Calligrapher Mehmet Özçay Donates Handwritten Mushaf to TÜYEK
Renowned calligrapher Mehmet Özçay has donated the original handwritten copy of the widely printed Mushaf-ı Mehmet Özçay to the Süleymaniye Manuscript Library.
World-renowned Turkish calligrapher Mehmet Özçay has officially donated the original handwritten copy of the Mushaf-ı Mehmet Özçay, which he authored through meticulous work spanning many years and of which hundreds of thousands of copies have been printed, to the Presidency of the Turkish Manuscripts Institution.
Realization of the Historic Donation
Renowned calligrapher Mehmet Özçay, whose work is also inscribed in the Kaaba, presented the handwritten mushaf—the result of years of labor—as a gift to the nation. This valuable work holds the distinction of being the first manuscript endowed to the relevant department directorate.
Ministry and Delivery Process
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy drew attention to Özçay's major contribution to cultural heritage. Following the completion of preparations, the work was handed over to Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Coşkun Yılmaz in a ceremony.
Writing Journey and Technical Details
The artist began writing this special mushaf in 1986, and it was revised in line with aesthetic developments in script. Özçay penned the work on independent white matte coated papers measuring 35 by 50 centimeters.
Placed Under Protection in Süleymaniye
The work, which has hundreds of thousands of prints, was entrusted to the Süleymaniye Manuscript Library. Numerous prominent scholars and artists were also present at the handover ceremony.