RIYADH: An exhibition in Makkah is displaying six historic tiles from the 19th century which once adorned the halls of the Grand Mosque.
These marble tiles, which date back to 1881 CE (1299 AH), feature elegant Arabic calligraphy and exceptional craftsmanship.
Their inscriptions bear the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and four of the Prophet’s companions: Abu Bakr Al-Siddique, Omar bin Al-Khattab, Othman bin Affan and Ali bin Abi Talib.
The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture is displaying the tiles alongside other historical artifacts from Islam’s two holiest sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
These artifacts once adorned the corridors of the Holy Mosque in Makkah and have since been carefully preserved as part of efforts to maintain the integrity of historic items.
