Mukhtar Alam, the Calligrapher Behind the Kaaba's Kiswah
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar, the lead calligrapher for the Kaaba's Kiswah, has dedicated his expertise for more than two decades. A Bangladeshi-born man who grew up in Saudi Arabia, he joined the Kaaba Kiswah Factory in July 2002 after passing a rigorous selection process.
As the chief calligrapher, Mukhtar Alam is responsible for ensuring the proportion, balance, and beauty of the Quranic verse calligraphy on the cloth that covers the Baitullah. He blends classical calligraphic traditions with modern technology to improve design accuracy and consistency, without altering the fundamental character of Sheikh Abdul Rahim Amin Bukhari's work.
Every letter and verse arrangement on the Kiswah is a trust he guards with extreme care. Through his touch, the beauty of the Kiswah's calligraphy endures, welcoming millions of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims each year. His story serves as a reminder of the silent guardians behind this Islamic artistic heritage.
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