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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Jeddah - Iman al-Khataf

Islamic Arts Biennale Transforms Hajj Terminal into Museum

Under the theme “Awwal Bait” (First House), the exhibition is aimed at celebrating the Islamic civilization. Photo: Abdullah al-Falih

A wide audience of art fans from around the world attended the first-of-its-kind Islamic Arts Biennale, which launched on Sunday, at the Hajj Terminal of the King Khalid International Airport, Jeddah.

Under the theme “Awwal Bait” (First House), the exhibition is aimed at celebrating the Islamic civilization with an artistic touch that combines contemporary art, rare memorabilia and manuscripts, and unique masterpieces.

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