Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Culture has called on all calligraphers and innovators worldwide to register for and participate in the second “Akhlaq” (“Morals”) international calligraphy art award. It recalled that the final deadline of November 1, 2026, is approaching for receiving submissions for the first phase.
The primary objective of this contest is to substantially revive this kind of art while safeguarding its enduring traditional rules and spotlighting the value of the highest moral values as a pivotal theme of the competition, in addition to reinforcing human values and helping protect both Arab and Islamic heritage.
The award broadly aspires to achieve an integrated artistic perspective that deepens values and elevates the status of morality in culture and the arts. It likewise intends to affirm that the highest moral values and Arabic calligraphy are inextricably linked.
In addition, the prize aims to support innovators and encourage calligraphers around the globe to connect, share expertise, and sharpen their individual skills.
The contest’s organizing panel has set mandatory requirements for all participants, foremost among them consummate mastery of the time-honoured rules of Arabic calligraphy.
