UNLOCKING CREATIVITY IN MANENBERG: A CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP
EVENTS GO BACK On December 11, 2024, 42 young individuals from Manenberg had the unique opportunity to explore their artistic potential through a beginners’ calligraphy workshop hosted by Deen Arts Foundation South Africa. Led by the talented Ustaadha Zulfar Tofie Samodie, ACCS Hoca, the workshop unveiled hidden artistic skills and ignited a newfound passion for […]
SEMINAR: ALL ABOUT THE QALAM
EVENTS GO BACK On December 8, 2024, the Deen Arts Foundation of South Africa proudly hosted its first hybrid event, bringing together the public and students to explore the fascinating world of the Qalam. Attendees joined us both in person and online, eager to learn more about this essential tool in calligraphy. We were honoured […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST ONLINE CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION
EVENTS GO BACK On September 30, 2024, Deen Arts Foundation South Africa (DAFSA) hosted the country’s first online Islamic calligraphy exhibition. The event showcased the remarkable works of nine South Africans and two international students, who are all learning the 13th-century Andalusian Maghrebi script under the guidance of Ustaadh Badr Essahi from Morocco. These talented […]
Deen Arts Foundation SA launches Al-Qalam Quran Project
EVENTS GO BACK WIDAD SIRKHOTTE shares details about the launch of Deen Arts Foundation South Africa’s (DAFSA) Al-Qalam Quran Project, which aims to teach not only excellent writing skills but also a beautiful way of being. IN March 2023, the non-profit organisation DAFSA was established in South Africa under the guidance of the internationally renowned […]
Teachers Visit To Cape Town
EVENTS GO BACK The Deen Arts Foundation South Africa is dedicated to the Sacred Islamic Arts. Come and celebrate the “The Written Beauty of the Quran”. Attend a prestigious gala event showcasing distinguished figures from the global Islamic arts community. Our guest speaker for the evening was the honourable Sheikh Ismail Londt, while the charming […]
Gala Event & Graduation Ceremony
EVENTS GO BACK The Deen Arts Foundation South Africa recently hosted a gala event to celebrate “The Written Beauty of the Quran”. The event showcased distinguished figures from the global Islamic arts community and was attended by esteemed guests. The evening featured a five-course dinner, an Islamic Sacred Art Exhibition and a graduation ceremony. Approximately […]
