Hawzah News Agency- The Kiswat al-Kaaba Exhibition was held on Thursday at St Lawrence Academy in Scunthorpe and offered visitors an opportunity to witness rare and original pieces from some of the holiest sites in Islam.
Organised by the Kiswa Arts and Culture Gallery, the collection featured rare and original pieces including from the chambers of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Described as a historical and spiritual journey through centuries of devotion, craftsmanship and reverence, the free event included the rare Kiswa, a cloth that covers the Kaaba, the sacred stone structure at the heart of the Great Mosque in Mecca, which is considered the spiritual center of Islam.
Alison Barker, chief executive at North Lincolnshire Council, said the items on display were "beautiful" and "really impressive".
She said: "It's about recognizing and sharing our cultural heritage about who we are and our experiences in the world, and how we grow and learn and contribute to our communities''.
Abid Khan, 49, chair of the Multi-Faith Partnership in Scunthorpe, arranged for the exhibition to come to his former school in the town and said it was for everyone in "our communities" to give them experience about Islam.
He said: "I'm overwhelmed, you know. This is very close to every believer and especially if you're Muslim''.
"We always dream about it. It is emotional bringing all this unique history, culture and art to Scunthorpe".
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