BAHAWALPUR   –   The University College of Art and Design at the Islamia Uni­versity of Bahawalpur (IUB), in collaboration with the De­partment of Islamic Learning, organized a spiritually uplift­ing Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition and Competition titled “Loh-o-Qalam” as part of the Ashra Rehmat-ul-Lil-Alameen celebrations. Held in honor of the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the event highlighted the spiritual beauty and artistic richness of Islamic calligraphy. More than 200 students from the University College of Art and Design, along with partici­pants from over ten educational institutions across Bahawalpur, displayed their artistic talents. Using diverse mediums such as ink, oil, acrylic paints, and markers on paper and canvases, students created intricate com­positions that beautifully ex­pressed the sanctity of Quranic verses and Islamic themes. The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mu­hammad Kamran, who praised the students’ artistic skills and devotion. The ceremony was at­tended by Prof. Dr. Syed Amir Sohail, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Languages; Prof. Dr. Sheikh Shafiq ur Rehman, Dean of the Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies; Prof. Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Prof. Dr. Hafiz Shafiq ur Rehman, Director of the Seerat Chair; and Dr. Far­hana Altaf Qureshi, Principal of the University College of Art and Design. The distinguished guests toured the exhibition and expressed appreciation for the creativity and spiritual depth demonstrated by the students. To honor the most outstanding contributions, the top ten students received cash prizes and certificates of appre­ciation, generously sponsored by Amjad Bukhari. Principal Dr. Farhana Altaf Qureshi com­mended the faculty for orga­nizing a culturally significant and spiritually enriching event. She stressed the importance of promoting Islamic art and aes­thetics in academic settings and presented calligraphic artworks as souvenirs to the chief guests. Both participants and attend­ees praised the students’ cre­ative expression and acknowl­edged the University College of Art and Design for successfully organizing an event that beauti­fully merged faith, culture, and creativity in tribute to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).