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Exhibit

Virtual: Footsteps of the Past

A Ramadan Exhibit on Muslims in China, Spring 2024
Sino-Islamic poster of vases and censors embellished with Basmalah and Kalimat al-tawhid
Rev. Claude L. Pickens, Jr. collection. Sino-Islamic poster of vases and censors. N.D. Harvard-Yenching Library.
Ninety-nine names of God and eight doors of paradise - golden gates with leaves in the background
Rev. Claude L. Pickens, Jr. collection. Ninety-nine names of God & eight doors of paradise. N.D. Harvard-Yenching Library.
Sino-Islamic poster of vases and censors embellished with Basmalah and Kalimat al-tawhid Ninety-nine names of God and eight doors of paradise - golden gates with leaves in the background

Mar 14, 2024 through May 14, 2024

Open to the public

Location

Online Only
Harvard-Yenching Library
2 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
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In celebration of the month of Ramadan, Harvard-Yenching Library has curated a virtual exhibit highlighting our collections featuring Muslims in China. The exhibit includes items such as photographs, calligraphy, posters, rare books and more.

This exhibit was curated by Sadiya Gurhan.