Common styles of khat used by calligraphers include Thuluth, Nasakh, Kufi, Farisi, Diwani, Diwani Jali, and Riq’ah. This art ...

The authorities say it makes social distancing impossible and that they will reassess the situation after the Islamic holy month Ramadan. Most of Somaliland's khat comes in by road from Ethiopia.

86, who served as an education officer with the Islamic Studies Department of the Education Ministry, was recognised for his work as one of the pioneers in the Islamic calligraphy (khat) in Malaysia.