Scultures made of aluminium plates from dome of the rock on display, sale at PIIACUFF 2014

Twenty-two sculptures made of aluminium plates from the Dome of the Rock in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Palestine are now on display and sale at the 'Forms of Doa: An Al-Aqsa Exhibition' at the Putrajaya Corporation Complex here.

National Visual Art Gallery curator Zanita Anuar said it was hoped that the sculptures, which were inspired by the sufferings of the Palestinians, would prompt Muslims in Malaysia to pray for their safety and wellbeing.

"Among the objectives of the exhibition is to promote 'doa' or prayer as it is the strongest weapon for Muslims. Apart from donation and aid, we should continue praying for the Palestinians.

"Part of the proceeds from the sale will go to the Palestinians who are suffering from Zionist brutality," she told Bernama here Sunday.

She said the aluminium plates were acquired when the mosque was undergoing a restoration process between 1992 and 1994.

The exhibition, which was jointly organised by Pelita Hati and Ossa Ventures in conjunction with the Putrajaya International Islamic Arts and Culture Festival (PIIACUFF) 2014 , began on Oct 30 and will end on Nov 9.

Meanwhile, a non-governmental organisation, Rahmatan Lil'Alamin Organisation (Perahmat), is organising an assistance mission to Aceh, Indonesia, to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Aceh tsunami.

Its committee member, Dr Khadijah Md Jadi, said the mission, dubbed 'Kembara Mahabbah, Silaturrahim dan Misi Bantuan Aceh' would take place from Dec 23 to 28 and open to public.

"We are expecting approximately 400 participants for the mission. Registration is now open until end of this month with a fee of RM2,200 each inclusive of return air tickets, transportation, accommodation and meals," she told Bernama when met at the PIIACUF here.