Sharjah24: The Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) provide visitors with the opportunity to explore a variety of crafts related to bookmaking, including printing, binding, gilding, copying, marketing, and knowledge. This is showcased in the modern environment of the Calligraphers' Market, reminiscent of Baghdad’s calligraphy market during the Abbasid era.
The term "calligrapher" may initially seem related only to paper, but it encompasses a broader scope. This craft specialized in copying Qurans, books, and various documents, earning our market the name "the calligraphers," highlighting its importance as a heritage craft. This aligns with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage's role in shaping and presenting history and heritage to the audience at Sharjah Heritage Days in a modern, artistically appealing manner.
Showcasing heritage through publications
A collection of Emirati and Arab publishing houses presented numerous publications that weave threads of heritage. Their exhibits featured sources that included poets, notable figures, images, historical events, local and Arab heritage, translated books, and children's stories, all captivating the audience at Sharjah Heritage Days who are passionate about books and reading.
Participating publishers
The Calligraphers' Market included contributions from Al Qasimi Publications, Nabati Publishing, the House of Popular Heritage, and others, evoking memories of the past with the scents of ink, various types of paper, and the bustling sounds of market vendors.
Notable titles
The market showcased dozens of titles, including stories, books, and poetry collections such as "Self-Narrative," "Memory Talk," and works by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. Other titles featured include "Zayed the Poet Leader," "Why Did the Black Color Disappear?", "Hamada," "Rose Nectar," and many more.
Diverse literature
In addition to these works, notable names of poets and writers celebrated Emirati heritage in their writings, providing visitors with a close look at Emirati culture and literature. Among them are Ali bin Nasser, Mohammed bin Muhanna Al Amiri, Al Majidi bin Dhaher, Hamed bin Souqat, and many others.
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