The 'Iqra' exhibition, supervised by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque at the King Abdulaziz Endowment, displays a rare Quran manuscript that attracts visitors' attention; this manuscript highlights Muslims' interest in the Holy Book of God throughout the ages.

Only two copies of this Quran manuscript are known worldwide.

The exhibition includes a unique copy of the Holy Quran, written by the famous calligrapher Ali ibn Hilal, known as 'Ibn al-Bawwab,' over a thousand years ago; this copy is displayed accompanied by a scientific index and a detailed analysis of the calligraphy and decorative arts adorning its pages.

Through it, visitors can explore the historical and artistic value of the Quran, learn about the evolution of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic decoration, as well as the methods of writing and embellishing Qurans over the centuries; this Quran is considered one of the rarest Islamic manuscripts due to its exceptional scientific, artistic, and historical value.

Only two copies of this Quran manuscript are known worldwide, making it a civilizational witness to the great status of the Holy Quran in the history of the Islamic nation; this Quran is displayed as part of the knowledge content of the 'Iqra' exhibition to enrich visitors' experience and introduce them to the civilizational heritage associated with the Holy Quran.

The exhibition highlights the continuous efforts to spread Quranic culture and connects visitors to the Grand Mosque with the history of care for the Book of God and the arts of copying and writing it through various eras; this aims to enhance awareness of the importance of the Holy Quran and its historical and artistic value.