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Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

Stories from the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design


Ramadan Mubarak!

Cobalt and Turquoise-Glazed Molded Lusterware Mihrab (Prayer Niche) with Quranic Inscriptions, Floral Decoration, and Hanging Lamp Motif, Dated Sha'ban AH 663 (May 1265 CE), Ilkhanid, Stonepaste, polychrome pigments, luster (48.327)

Today marks the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by practicing Muslims as a month-long period of fasting, reflection, charity and connection to faith. May this be a time of strength, celebration and increased compassion for friends, families and communities around the world observing Ramadan.

This central detail from the Ilkhanid Lusterware Mihrab at Shangri La contains the stylized Kufic script in Arabic which reads, “God will be enough."

Learn more about the Ilkhanid Lusterware Mihrab here.