Enduring legacy
It's amazing how one person's dedication to calligraphy can become a permanent part of something as sacred as the Kaaba. Truly inspiring.
Makkah calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari’s legacy in Kaaba kiswa
MAKKAH: Over the years, the Holy Kaaba’s kiswa has been crafted by skilled artisans who shaped its artistic character. The late calligrapher Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari is among the most notable for his work in Arabic calligraphy and Islamic design. Born in Makkah in 1917, Bukhari grew up in a cultural environment that valued Islamic arts and showed early talent in Arabic calligraphy. His talent developed into a long career serving the Holy Kaaba, during which he refined and beautified the Arabic inscriptions and decorative elements of the kiswa.