Rare Blue Quran Folio Unveiled at Holy Quran Museum in Mecca
February 11, 2026
The Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District has opened a special display featuring a rare folio from the Blue Quran. This manuscript dates back to the 9th century and is famous for its deep blue parchment and gold ink written in Kufic script. The folio on display shows verses 37 to 42 from Surah Al-Baqarah. The Blue Quran is one of the rarest and most luxurious Quranic manuscripts ever made.
The Holy Quran Museum opened in 2025 near Jabal al-Nour, where Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation. The museum is a key cultural hub showcasing the Quran’s history and art with interactive exhibits. It preserves treasures like ancient manuscripts and rare copies.
Experts say the Blue Quran reflects early Muslims' deep respect for the Quran and their artistic skills in calligraphy. Similar rare manuscripts are kept in renowned institutions worldwide, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Zayed National Museum in the UAE.
The museum in Mecca joins these global efforts to preserve Islamic art. It has hosted other exhibitions showcasing Quranic manuscripts from different Islamic traditions. Saudi Arabia is growing as a center for Islamic arts and scholarship.
Displaying the Blue Quran in Mecca connects past and present. It shows the artistic beauty and spiritual importance of preserving the Quran’s text and form. Visitors can see how Islamic civilization developed its unique manuscript heritage.
The museum plans to expand its collection and collaborate with international institutions to bring rare items to Mecca. This helps share the story of the Quran’s preservation and artistic evolution with all visitors.
By showing the Blue Quran here, Saudi Arabia confirms its role as a guardian of Islamic history, culture, and faith. It offers a meaningful experience for Muslims and global audiences to admire an extraordinary masterpiece of Islamic manuscript art.
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