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title: "Upcoming Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place in Arabic Calligraphy in Cairo"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/abdulrahman-al-maliki-wins-first-place-in-arabic-calligraphy-in-cairo\/"
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updated: "2024-10-30"
description: "Abdulrahman Al-Maliki, the next Kaaba Kiswa calligrapher, earns top honors in Cairo."
taxonomies: ["News","Cairo","Egypt","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Upcoming Kiswa Calligrapher Wins First Place in Arabic Calligraphy in Cairo

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/abdulrahman-al-maliki-wins-first-place-in-arabic-calligraphy-in-cairo/
Updated: 2024-10-30

Abdulrahman Al-Maliki, who will soon take on the esteemed role of calligrapher for the Kaaba’s Kiswa (the sacred cloth draping the [Kaaba](https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/facts-kaaba-abdul-rahman-al-sudais/)), has claimed first place at the Cairo International Forum for Arabic Calligraphy.

This victory shows Al-Maliki’s mastery and establishes him among the elite Arabic calligraphers globally.

![Abdulrahman Al Maliki calligraphy 2](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Abdulrahman-Al-Maliki-calligraphy-2-1256x1256.webp)

The Cairo International Forum is a prestigious event that brings together top talents from across the calligraphic arts. Al-Maliki’s win shines as a result of his dedication and the rich calligraphic traditions of Saudi Arabia.

His upcoming role as Kaaba [Kiswa](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/2024-kiswah-kaaba-costs-20-million/) calligrapher further shines his remarkable achievement.

![Abdulrahman Al Maliki calligraphy](https://theislamicinformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Abdulrahman-Al-Maliki-calligraphy-1256x1256.webp)

Upon receiving the award, Al-Maliki expressed heartfelt gratitude, viewing the recognition as both a personal milestone and a meaningful endorsement of his skills. As he prepares to begin work on the revered Kiswa, his artistry promises to bring renewed elegance to this iconic symbol of devotion.