RIYADH: Officials at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh have unveiled a list of cultural activities lined up for December.
They include an event on Dec. 18 to mark World Arabic Language Day, and a meeting accompanying the “Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet” exhibition, on display since the start of the current Hijri year.
The meeting will tackle the subject of the relationship between language and the elegance of poetry, and the repercussions of Hijrah (Arabic for migration) on the literary genre in the Arabic language.
The exhibition reveals details of the most prominent journey in Islamic history, reflecting its importance in history and human civilization, and consolidating the understanding of the journey and its value for Islamic, Arab, and global history.
On Dec. 22, the museum will host a poetry event titled “Language Weaves a Shining Garment” as part of the Year of Arabic Poetry 2023 initiative. It will be attended by poet and writer Jassim Al-Sahih, and poet and novelist Sarah Al-Zein.
The event will celebrate the art of language, showcasing creativity and originality that exemplifies the distinctive garment woven by the Arabic language.
Through the events, the museum aims to combine the language of the Qur’an with the migration of the Prophet Muhammad, while also celebrating Arabic poetry.
The focus will be on acknowledging the diversity of poetry’s purposes, its cultural significance, pivotal role in Arab culture, and its capacity to articulate a wide range of human emotions.
