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In Focus Tour: Looking at Islamic Design
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
11 November 2025
Free to visit
Join a free In Focus Tour: Looking at Islamic Design at Chester Beatty this November with Jo O'Rourke.

The Islamic collections at the Chester Beatty are a world-renowned resource for the study of Muslim culture. The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, produced across west Asia as well as north and west Africa, in a diverse range of fine calligraphy and beautiful illumination. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display.

FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.

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The Opening Suras

Qur’an 1 and 2:1-4

1800-1825 (undated)

Iran

CBL Is 1573

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Event details
Dates
11 November 2025
Time
Start 13:10
Price
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Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, Chester Beatty Library, Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath, Castle St, Dublin 2, D02 AD92, Ireland
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Situated in the heart of Dublin City centre, the Chester Beatty exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world - Asia, Middle East, North Africa and Europe.

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