Sharjah: About 5,000 priceless Islamic artefacts went on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, the first of its kind in the UAE.

 

The museum was opened on Friday by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
Some of the objects are on public display for the very first time.
The museum’s collection displays treasures from the advent of Islam till the present day….
Islamic art and science have greatly influenced other civilisations and have a special beauty rooted in Islamic traditions.

The gallery also displays some historic photographs of pilgrimages to Makkah.

“The museum will allocate a whole section to Islamic art in which pottery, metallic and glass works will be displayed. Metal currencies and coins that show the development of Islamic art are also displayed.

“Another gallery displays the different activities of Muslim craftsmen, weapon makers and potters and demonstrates the success of integrating styles from the east and the west,”