International Day of Islamic Art
International Day of Islamic Art is held on November 18. This event in the second decade of the month November is annual. Help us
The International Day of Islamic Art was proclaimed during the 40th session of the General Conference of UNESCO in 2019, and is celebrated on November 18 every year. It aims to raise awareness of past and contemporary artistic expressions of Islam, and the culture's contribution to civilization through Islamic Art.
The worldwide celebration of the International Day of Islamic Art is not limited to promoting the value of Islamic art, which has inspired other artistic movements, but also contributes to cultural diversity, freedom of expression, protection of cultural heritage and intercultural dialogue. The celebration of this day is also a way to promote tolerance among peoples and contribute to cultural rapprochement, made possible by the power of art.
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