Islamic Ministry exhibition draws 50k visitors in Morocco
The Jusoor (Bridges) Exhibition, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance of Saudi Arabia and the Moroccan Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, held at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, has garnered over 50,000 visitors since its inauguration on December 13.
Attendees were acquainted with shared pavilions and digital applications bridging Saudi Arabia and Morocco, featuring highlights such as the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, a VR technology pavilion providing virtual tours of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and a virtual 3D Hajj and Umrah application.
The app facilitates an augmented reality experience, guiding users through the ritual steps of Hajj and Umrah with a realistic modeling system. Noteworthy for its content and technical prowess, the app has been lauded for delivering essential information to pilgrims without requiring an internet connection.
The exhibition showcases rare Islamic manuscripts, literature, photos, and documentaries related to Makkah and Madinah, as well as historical mosques. A film hall within the exhibition displays documentaries covering the construction stages of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, time science in Morocco, Moroccan mosque architecture and tiles, an introduction to the Mohammed VI platform for the Prophet’s Hadith, and a presentation of a Qur’an handwritten by 73,000 women who participated in a literacy program.
Operating from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Jusoor Exhibition will run until December 31.
Previously, the Saudi ministry successfully concluded the Jusoor Exhibition at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania, drawing over 70,000 visitors over 13 days. The event included the distribution of 10,000 copies of the Holy Qur’an, along with translations in Albanian and Macedonian languages.
