Islamic Castle Sponsors Quranic Calligraphy Competition at COMSATS University Lahore (17 November 2025)

Date: 17 November 2025   |   Time: 11:00 AM   |   Venue: COMSATS University, Raiwind Road, Lahore

Islamic Castle is honoured to sponsor a spiritually inspiring and artistically rich Quranic Calligraphy Competition in collaboration with the COMSATS Islamic Cultural Society (@cics_comsats). The event will celebrate the timeless beauty of Qur’anic script and provide a platform where students and calligraphy enthusiasts demonstrate devotion through ink, pen and heart.

Organizers & Sponsor

Islamic Castle — a platform devoted to preserving Islamic heritage, supporting traditional arts, and sharing authentic spiritual knowledge across Pakistan and beyond. Visit: www.islamiccastle.com.pk

COMSATS Islamic Cultural Society (@cics_comsats) — the student society working to enrich campus life with Islamic culture, seminars, artistic activities and community projects.

Event Details (Quick Reference)

Purpose & Vision

In addition to Calligraphy, the event days also includes a dynamic Archery Competition and an engaging Islamic Quiz Competition. Students may register for all events at: https://bento.me/cics.

The competition is designed to:

• Encourage students to engage with the Qur’an through calligraphic arts.
• Preserve and revive classical calligraphy techniques within academic spaces.
• Provide a respectful platform for emerging artists to be recognised and rewarded.
• Build bridges between tradition and the creativity of modern youth.

Event Activities & Judging

Highlights include live calligraphy demonstrations, judged performances from participating students, and an award ceremony. Judging criteria will focus on:

• Technical skill and letterform accuracy
• Composition, balance and use of space
• Creativity while maintaining respect for sacred text
• Spiritual expression and intent

Additional Competitions

Archery Competition: A skill-based traditional Islamic sport promoting discipline, patience and physical excellence. Open to male and female students.

Islamic Quiz Competition: A knowledge-based contest covering Quran, Seerah, Islamic history, ethics and general Islamic awareness.

Registration: All registrations for Calligraphy, Archery and Islamic Quiz can be completed through: https://bento.me/cics.

Chief Guest — Mrs. Saima Ashfaq Abbasi

We are honoured to welcome Mrs. Saima Ashfaq Abbasi as the Chief Guest. Her encouragement and presence bring dignity to this gathering of artists and students.

Message from Islamic Castle

At Islamic Castle we see Islamic art as an expression of faith and a form of spiritual remembrance. By supporting events like this competition, we hope to inspire a new generation to learn, preserve and love the sacred arts. We are committed to continuing similar initiatives in the future — In Sha Allah.

Invitation

Students, faculty, university staff, calligraphers and all lovers of Islamic art are warmly invited. Your presence will encourage participants and help keep this noble tradition alive.