Calligraphy 2026 – National Children Competition

Calligraphy Competition
16th National Children’s Competition 2026

Islamic calligraphy, a revered art form, harmoniously blends spirituality and culture in visually captivating expressions. Rooted in tradition, it transforms sacred verses into a profound visual symphony through script styles like Naskh and Thuluth. This spiritual journey, extending beyond penmanship, resonates with principles of unity and balance, adorning mosques and manuscripts.

Beyond mere ornamentation, Islamic calligraphy stands alone as an independent work of art, inspiring reverence and inviting contemplation. Its enduring elegance captivates hearts, showcasing a profound connection to the divine and exploring the intersection of faith, culture, and artistic mastery.

Pen/Pencil/Markers/black Ink/watercolour/Acrylic can be used to create the calligraphy.
Final product should be black or the shades of black.
A3 size thick white drawing paper would be provided for the Competitors, but all the other necessary materials to complete the calligraphy should be brought by the participants.
Using stencils, glitters, stickers or colours other than black may lead to reduction of marks.
The selected word/words would be displayed to the participants at the time of the event.
Geometry tools such as ruler and compass can be used to create the calligraphy.
Using the given word/words the participants have the freedom to create their own character and design.
Arabic calligraphy has several basic styles such as Kufi, Naskh, Thuluth and Ruq’ah and each come with some fundamental rules. There is also ‘freestyle’ in which you can create your own style.

Resources:

https://www.nihad.me/styles-arabic-calligraphy/

https://uacalligraphy.ac/– University of Arabic Calligraphy- FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE.