World’s Largest Handwritten Quran Displayed in Makkah’s Museum

February 7, 2026

The monumental 312 x 220 cm manuscript, a replica of a 16th-century original, has earned a Guinness World Record at the Holy Quran Museum.

World's Largest Handwritten Quran Displayed in Makkah's Museum

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A museum in Makkah is displaying the world’s largest handwritten Quran, recognized by Guinness World Records.
The manuscript is a monumental replica of a historic 10th-century AH (16th-century AD) Quran.
The original copy is preserved at the King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries.

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is now home to the world’s largest handwritten Quran, a monumental manuscript measuring 312 centimeters by 220 centimeters.

Comprising 700 pages, the display has earned the museum an official Guinness World Record.

man stands in front of world's largest quran in Makkah 2026 — Man stands in front of World’s Largest Quran in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District Museum. Photo by SPA

The exhibited manuscript is a meticulously crafted, large-scale reproduction of a historic Quran dating back to the 10th century AH (16th century AD).

The original copy, measuring 45 by 30 centimeters, is a masterpiece of Islamic art, written primarily in Thuluth script with Surah Al-Fatiha in Naskh.

It features intricate gilding, elaborate decorations, and sun-shaped motifs, showcasing the artistic mastery of its era.

That original manuscript was endowed as a religious trust (waqf) in 1300 AH (1883 CE) and is now preserved at the King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowment Libraries.

The giant replica on display serves as a lasting testament to the enduring Muslim reverence for the Quran and the rich heritage of Islamic calligraphy and book arts across centuries.