Question: Which language’s calligraphy has been added to UNESCO heritage list?
(a) Hindi
(b) Japanese
(c) Arabic
(d) Urdu
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices’ has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- This was done after collaboration between 15 Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia and under the supervision of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization.
- The Saudi government declared the years of 2020 and 2021 the “Year of Arabic Calligraphy”.
BY: AMIT GUPTA