Kuwait 1st Arab nation to host Bosnian Islamic manuscripts exhibition -- envoy

By Talal Al-Snafi (with photos) KUWAIT, June 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwait is the first Arab nation to host an exhibition of Bosnian Islamic manuscripts, a step that would bolster relations between Kuwait and Bosnia and Herzegovina, said Bosnian Ambassador to Kuwait Yassin Rawashdeh.
The diplomat told KUNA that at the opening of the exhibition late Monday that the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters' (NCCAL) hosted event showcased many books and manuscripts collected by Bosnian Dr. Safvet beg Basagic, (May 6, 1870 - April 9, 1934).
Basagic's collection gathered around 365 books and 700 manuscripts that survived numerous turmoils and happenings, said the Ambassador, adding that the collection was particularly a national treasure for Bosnians.
The writer managed to translate a bulk of these documents into several languages including Arabic, said Rawashded, adding that Bosnia was eager to hold another exhibition in Kuwait by 2012 to showcase the Basagic collection of manuscripts and books. (end) tms.gta KUNA 211548 Jun 11NNNN