Sacred Islamic artefacts dating back more than 700 years went on display at St Lawrence Academy in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness historic items from some of the holiest sites in Islam.
The Kiswat al-Kaaba Exhibition, organised by the Kiswa Arts and Culture Gallery, was held on Thursday and featured pieces of deep religious and cultural significance. Among them was a 29ft-long (9m) cloth once used to cover the Kaaba in Mecca, known as the Kiswa, as well as artefacts linked to the chambers of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Described as a historical and spiritual journey through centuries of devotion, craftsmanship, and reverence, the free event was open to people of all backgrounds.
An Emotional Experience for Visitors
Visitors described feeling both honoured and deeply moved by the exhibition.
Farzana Khanum, 50, who attended the event, said:
“I don’t want to get emotional, but I feel that energy today, and it took me back to pilgrimage [to Mecca] last year. It’s good to see people from our community as well as other communities.”
She said learning about the artefacts locally, and seeing them in person, felt “on a different level.”
Source: BBC
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