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Khizanat al Qarawiyyin is known as the oldest library in the world, dating back to 1359 C.E. Find out more of the other seven libraries, here.
THE AL-QARAWIYYIN LIBRARY: The journey begins in the Al-Qarawiyyin Library — a section devoted to one of the Arab world’s oldest libraries, famed for its collection of rare manuscripts. Here, visitors ...
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s upcoming Islamic college will open its doors in 2028, welcoming an initial intake of up to 60 students at the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore’s (Muis) campus ...
Replicas of treasured manuscripts They will have a look at Al-Qarawiyyin library and find “a section devoted to one of the Arab world's oldest libraries, famed for its collection of rare ...
Highlighting the intellectual legacy of the era, the section features the University of Al Qarawiyyin, founded by the trailblazing female scholar Fatima al-Fihri in 859, and celebrated as the ...
“The library of Al-Qarawiyyin is now open to the public (after renovation) and, amongst other treasures, exhibits Fatima al-Fihri’s original diploma — on a wooden board!” ...
The University of al-Qarawiyyin is widely considered the oldest in the world, including by Guinness World Records, which acknowledges the school as the oldest higher learning institution in the world.
The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, was originally founded as a mosque in 859 AD. According to Guinness World Records, it is the oldest higher learning institution in the world.
The first purpose-built library was added during the 14th century and is one of the longest operating facilities of its kind. University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fes, Morocco.
Discussions with the librarians included the possibility of hosting original or replica manuscripts from Khizanat Al Qarawiyyin at HoW, and digitising some of them for HoW’s online library to improve ...