ISLAMABAD: An exhibition of paintings based on verses and quotes of Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th century Persian Sufi mystic poet, jurist and philosopher, opened at Nomad Gallery on Saturday.
The exhibition, ‘Rumi on Canvas’, which is also the title of a book of selected paintings and verses of Rumi by Zahid Iqbal, features 28 masterpieces depicting Rumi’s universal concept of love, divinity and humanity.
Chairperson of Union Council 28 and president of PTI women wing Islamabad Fouzia Arshad opened the show as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms Arshad said Zahid Iqbal’s paintings were inspiring and enlightening. She appreciated the artist and the curator for showcasing such a fabulous artwork to enlighten common people about Rumi’s teachings.
There are a few individuals who have been blessed with many spiritual talents and have excelled in most of them with the help of deeply ingrained faith in their minds and soul.