Multaqa Alkhatt

In the heart of Putrajaya, Multaqa Alkhatt arrives in its Southeast Asian edition to revive the deep connections between Arabic calligraphy, Islamic visual heritage, and the Jawi script, a unique adaptation of the Arabic alphabet once used to write the Malay language for centuries. Jawi, derived from the Arabic script, flourished during the Islamic golden age in the Malay Archi-pelago, serving as a cultural bridge between the Arab world and Southeast Asia. Affirming that The Malay Peninsula is an integral part of the Islamic cultural world, and that calligraphy, in all its forms, is a living archive of identity, memory, and shared heritage, we came to rekindle this legacy. 

Multaqa Alkhatt is a cultural platform exploring the intersections of Arabic calligraphy, type, design, and Islamic arts. Through workshops, exhibitions, and conversations, it creates a space where tradition meets innovation and diverse creative voices come together across cultures and disciplines.