On Tuesday, May 18, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will be taking part in International Museum Day – a day that provides free admission for all in celebration of worldwide cultural diversity. The museum is taking part in the day by spotlighting their current exhibition “Light of the Sufis: The Mystical Arts of Islam“.

The exhibition is the museums very first show focusing on Sufism – a historic branch of Islam whose followers seek a mystical relationship to God. The show focuses on themes such as light representing God and enlightenment, manuscripts of poetry, and contemporary works of art…all inspired by Sufi religious principles. Fascinating!

A family of Dervishes – Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Bowl of Reflection, Iran. Early 13th Century

Museum of Fine Arts Houston , at the Caroline Weiss Law Building, 1001 Bissonet St. Houston, Texas 77005 ph. 713.639.7300

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