Beit Al Quran, Museum and mosque in Hoora, Bahrain
The Beit Al Quran building features an architectural design that incorporates traditional Arabic calligraphy across its exterior and interior surfaces, with a prominent stained glass dome.
Abdul Latif Jassim Kanoo established this cultural complex in 1990 to house his collection of Quranic manuscripts, creating the first dedicated institution of its kind.
The museum displays an array of manuscripts from different Islamic periods, including texts written on parchment dating back to the seventh century.
The complex welcomes visitors from Saturday through Wednesday, with operating hours from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The library contains 50,000 books in Arabic, English, and French, providing research spaces for scholars studying Islamic texts and manuscripts.
Location: Hoora
Inception: 1990
Official opening: 1990
Website: http://moc.gov.bh/en/top10/Name,7534,en.html
GPS coordinates: 26.23976,50.59154
Latest update: May 18, 2025 18:23
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