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Happy New Year's Eve from the Khalili Foundation and the Khalili Collections. As we step into a new beginning, we are inspired by Rumi: “Try not to resist the changes that come your way.” May the year ahead bring renewal, hope and possibility.
#khalilicollections #khalilifoundation
#khalilicollections #khalilifoundation
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Happy New Year's Eve from the Khalili Foundation and the Khalili Collections. As we step into a new beginning, we are inspired by Rumi: “Try not to resist the changes that come your way.” May the year ahead bring renewal, hope and possibility.
#khalilicollections #khalilifoundation
#khalilicollections #khalilifoundation
How do different religions understand the concept of God? 🌟 Interfaith Explorers, by the Khalili Foundation with global partners, explores beliefs across faiths, from monotheism to shared traditions in Islam and Judaism.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zu9nxjt
#InterfaithExplorers
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zu9nxjt
#InterfaithExplorers
December 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
How do different religions understand the concept of God? 🌟 Interfaith Explorers, by the Khalili Foundation with global partners, explores beliefs across faiths, from monotheism to shared traditions in Islam and Judaism.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zu9nxjt
#InterfaithExplorers
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zu9nxjt
#InterfaithExplorers
The Master Scribes: Qur’ans of the 10th to 14th Centuries AD presents 56 rare Qur’anic masterpieces from across the Islamic world. Highlights include a gold 12th-century Qur’an and works by Yaqut al-Musta‘simi.
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y4n92mj8
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y4n92mj8
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The Master Scribes: Qur’ans of the 10th to 14th Centuries AD presents 56 rare Qur’anic masterpieces from across the Islamic world. Highlights include a gold 12th-century Qur’an and works by Yaqut al-Musta‘simi.
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y4n92mj8
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y4n92mj8
Merry Christmas from the Khalili Foundation and the Khalili Collections. 🎄
At this season of goodwill, we send our warmest wishes for peace, kindness and hope. May the spirit of Christmas bring light, understanding and joy to you and your loved ones.
#merrychristmas
At this season of goodwill, we send our warmest wishes for peace, kindness and hope. May the spirit of Christmas bring light, understanding and joy to you and your loved ones.
#merrychristmas
December 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Merry Christmas from the Khalili Foundation and the Khalili Collections. 🎄
At this season of goodwill, we send our warmest wishes for peace, kindness and hope. May the spirit of Christmas bring light, understanding and joy to you and your loved ones.
#merrychristmas
At this season of goodwill, we send our warmest wishes for peace, kindness and hope. May the spirit of Christmas bring light, understanding and joy to you and your loved ones.
#merrychristmas
At this season of reflection, remember that small acts of kindness and quiet persistence can create lasting change. Every step forward matters, and together they shape something truly meaningful.
Wishing you light, hope and inspiration this Christmas. 🎄
✨#WednesdayWisdom ✨
Wishing you light, hope and inspiration this Christmas. 🎄
✨#WednesdayWisdom ✨
December 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
At this season of reflection, remember that small acts of kindness and quiet persistence can create lasting change. Every step forward matters, and together they shape something truly meaningful.
Wishing you light, hope and inspiration this Christmas. 🎄
✨#WednesdayWisdom ✨
Wishing you light, hope and inspiration this Christmas. 🎄
✨#WednesdayWisdom ✨
How does one angel connect three major religions? Gabriel, or Jibril, appears in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a divine messenger, from announcing Jesus’ birth to revealing the Qur’an.
Discover his shared legacy with Interfaith Explorers: https://tinyurl.com/59ksza9t
#interfaithexplorers
Discover his shared legacy with Interfaith Explorers: https://tinyurl.com/59ksza9t
#interfaithexplorers
December 23, 2025 at 7:32 AM
How does one angel connect three major religions? Gabriel, or Jibril, appears in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as a divine messenger, from announcing Jesus’ birth to revealing the Qur’an.
Discover his shared legacy with Interfaith Explorers: https://tinyurl.com/59ksza9t
#interfaithexplorers
Discover his shared legacy with Interfaith Explorers: https://tinyurl.com/59ksza9t
#interfaithexplorers
Today marks the Winter Solstice, the start of astronomical winter and the day with the fewest hours of daylight, reaching its exact moment at 3:03 pm GMT. On the longest night of the year, we are reminded that light always returns.
#WinterSolstice #Hafez
#WinterSolstice #Hafez
December 21, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Today marks the Winter Solstice, the start of astronomical winter and the day with the fewest hours of daylight, reaching its exact moment at 3:03 pm GMT. On the longest night of the year, we are reminded that light always returns.
#WinterSolstice #Hafez
#WinterSolstice #Hafez
This 19th-century fragment from a Sitarah for the Door of the Ka‘bah reflects faith, beauty and devotion. In the spirit of Christmas, it reminds us that sacred art across cultures carries a shared message of peace, reverence and hope for humanity.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5evymcze
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5evymcze
December 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
This 19th-century fragment from a Sitarah for the Door of the Ka‘bah reflects faith, beauty and devotion. In the spirit of Christmas, it reminds us that sacred art across cultures carries a shared message of peace, reverence and hope for humanity.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5evymcze
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5evymcze
Today we present Meiji No Takara – Treasures of Imperial Japan, Volume 2: Metalwork. Showcasing 161 exceptional works by master artisans, this richly illustrated volume celebrates Japan’s finest craftsmanship.
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/muhx63b
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/muhx63b
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today we present Meiji No Takara – Treasures of Imperial Japan, Volume 2: Metalwork. Showcasing 161 exceptional works by master artisans, this richly illustrated volume celebrates Japan’s finest craftsmanship.
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/muhx63b
All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/muhx63b
In 2007, Professor Sir David Khalili gave Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a personal tour of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. His knowledge led The Queen to remark, “It’s scary how much this gentleman knows about art.”
Learn more about his journey:
https://sirdavidkhalili.com
#Peace
Learn more about his journey:
https://sirdavidkhalili.com
#Peace
December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In 2007, Professor Sir David Khalili gave Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a personal tour of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. His knowledge led The Queen to remark, “It’s scary how much this gentleman knows about art.”
Learn more about his journey:
https://sirdavidkhalili.com
#Peace
Learn more about his journey:
https://sirdavidkhalili.com
#Peace
Brasses, Bronze and Silver of the Islamic Lands is a remarkable four-volume set exploring almost 1,000 metalwork objects from across the Islamic world, from Sicily to India.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3wykx97z
#khalilicollections
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3wykx97z
#khalilicollections
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Brasses, Bronze and Silver of the Islamic Lands is a remarkable four-volume set exploring almost 1,000 metalwork objects from across the Islamic world, from Sicily to India.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3wykx97z
#khalilicollections
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3wykx97z
#khalilicollections
On #WildlifeConservationDay we are sharing this Elephant Aquamanile created in Syria in the twelfth or early thirteenth century which is formed from moulded stonepaste and finished with a softly opacified white glaze enhanced by turquoise and cobalt blue.
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On #WildlifeConservationDay we are sharing this Elephant Aquamanile created in Syria in the twelfth or early thirteenth century which is formed from moulded stonepaste and finished with a softly opacified white glaze enhanced by turquoise and cobalt blue.
Our founder, Sir David, shares his remarkable journey from global souks to major auction houses, revealing his collecting strategy, ethics and motivations. His story shows how art can inspire greater peace and unity.
Learn more: https://sirdavidkhalili.com
Learn more: https://sirdavidkhalili.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Our founder, Sir David, shares his remarkable journey from global souks to major auction houses, revealing his collecting strategy, ethics and motivations. His story shows how art can inspire greater peace and unity.
Learn more: https://sirdavidkhalili.com
Learn more: https://sirdavidkhalili.com
Sir David received the Freedom of the City of London from the Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King. Recognised by UNESCO, Queen Elizabeth II, and Pope Benedict XVI, he called it “extraordinarily special.” The Lord Mayor praised him as a leading champion of culture and global understanding.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Sir David received the Freedom of the City of London from the Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King. Recognised by UNESCO, Queen Elizabeth II, and Pope Benedict XVI, he called it “extraordinarily special.” The Lord Mayor praised him as a leading champion of culture and global understanding.
True beauty lies in unity. Just as a garden blooms through many flowers, our collective efforts create lasting impact. Inspired by Saadi’s words, we keep moving forward every day.
#WednesdayWisdom
#WednesdayWisdom
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
True beauty lies in unity. Just as a garden blooms through many flowers, our collective efforts create lasting impact. Inspired by Saadi’s words, we keep moving forward every day.
#WednesdayWisdom
#WednesdayWisdom
Step back to the 15th century with this haunting war mask from the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art. Once worn by a soldier in Anatolia or Western Iran, it features bold brows, a sculpted beard, and intricate engravings in iron and steel.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3355bam3
#HappyHalloween
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3355bam3
#HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Step back to the 15th century with this haunting war mask from the Khalili Collection of Islamic Art. Once worn by a soldier in Anatolia or Western Iran, it features bold brows, a sculpted beard, and intricate engravings in iron and steel.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3355bam3
#HappyHalloween
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3355bam3
#HappyHalloween
Science, Tools & Magic explores instruments, manuscripts and magical objects from the Islamic world, including a 13th century celestial globe and a rare astrolabe. A fascinating study of where science and mysticism meet, perfect reading for Halloween.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5f3c7fh
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5f3c7fh
October 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Science, Tools & Magic explores instruments, manuscripts and magical objects from the Islamic world, including a 13th century celestial globe and a rare astrolabe. A fascinating study of where science and mysticism meet, perfect reading for Halloween.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5f3c7fh
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5f3c7fh
This #Halloween, discover the eerie art of Muhammad Siyah Qalam from the Khalili Collections. From a 15th century Tabriz collection, this scene of a demon carrying a horse, painted in the siyahqalami (“black pen”) style, blurs the line between myth and reality.
More: https://tinyurl.com/ykvm8uvn
More: https://tinyurl.com/ykvm8uvn
October 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This #Halloween, discover the eerie art of Muhammad Siyah Qalam from the Khalili Collections. From a 15th century Tabriz collection, this scene of a demon carrying a horse, painted in the siyahqalami (“black pen”) style, blurs the line between myth and reality.
More: https://tinyurl.com/ykvm8uvn
More: https://tinyurl.com/ykvm8uvn
Gems and Jewels of Mughal India showcases nearly 200 exquisite treasures from the 16th to 20th centuries, celebrating the opulence and artistry of Mughal craftsmanship. A tribute to India’s golden age of refinement.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2c2u8he3
#HappyDiwali
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2c2u8he3
#HappyDiwali
October 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Gems and Jewels of Mughal India showcases nearly 200 exquisite treasures from the 16th to 20th centuries, celebrating the opulence and artistry of Mughal craftsmanship. A tribute to India’s golden age of refinement.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2c2u8he3
#HappyDiwali
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2c2u8he3
#HappyDiwali
Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali 2025 filled with light, love, and new beginnings. May your year ahead shine as brilliantly as the diyas that illuminate this special week. ✨🪔 #HappyDiwali
October 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali 2025 filled with light, love, and new beginnings. May your year ahead shine as brilliantly as the diyas that illuminate this special week. ✨🪔 #HappyDiwali
Join us on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 (1500–1630 GMT) for Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace: From Policy to Practice, a discussion hosted by the Khalili Foundation, CYPAN, and the Commonwealth Secretariat with youth leaders and policymakers.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddftars
#PeaceTalks
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddftars
#PeaceTalks
October 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Join us on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 (1500–1630 GMT) for Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace: From Policy to Practice, a discussion hosted by the Khalili Foundation, CYPAN, and the Commonwealth Secretariat with youth leaders and policymakers.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddftars
#PeaceTalks
Register: https://tinyurl.com/bddftars
#PeaceTalks
Sir David Khalili’s The Art of Peace is available on Amazon. Discover how the power of art can foster understanding, peace, and unity across cultures. Few are better placed to share such a vision.
Learn more: http://sirdavidkhalili.com
#TheArtOfPeace
Learn more: http://sirdavidkhalili.com
#TheArtOfPeace
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sir David Khalili’s The Art of Peace is available on Amazon. Discover how the power of art can foster understanding, peace, and unity across cultures. Few are better placed to share such a vision.
Learn more: http://sirdavidkhalili.com
#TheArtOfPeace
Learn more: http://sirdavidkhalili.com
#TheArtOfPeace
Discover The Khalili Falnamah—a stunning 270-page manuscript of divination and stories, rich with full-colour illustrations and translations. All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation’s charitable work.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y2ptcfjd
#KhaliliCollections
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y2ptcfjd
#KhaliliCollections
October 10, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Discover The Khalili Falnamah—a stunning 270-page manuscript of divination and stories, rich with full-colour illustrations and translations. All proceeds support the Khalili Foundation’s charitable work.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y2ptcfjd
#KhaliliCollections
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y2ptcfjd
#KhaliliCollections
Interfaith Explorers helps young minds embrace diversity through fun, interactive learning. With videos, images, and activities, it encourages understanding of cultures and beliefs while promoting empathy and respect.
Learn more: https://interfaithexplorers.com
#InterfaithExplorers
Learn more: https://interfaithexplorers.com
#InterfaithExplorers
October 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Interfaith Explorers helps young minds embrace diversity through fun, interactive learning. With videos, images, and activities, it encourages understanding of cultures and beliefs while promoting empathy and respect.
Learn more: https://interfaithexplorers.com
#InterfaithExplorers
Learn more: https://interfaithexplorers.com
#InterfaithExplorers