Zaynab Ahmed's creativity is heightened and art deepened by the Holy Month

For her, as for many other artists, Ramadan is an inspirational time to create works that reflect the beauty and spirituality of the Holy Month.

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Art and spirituality are intimately linked, and their blending has produced some of humanity's most sublime and enduring expressions of artistry. Zaynab Ahmed describes to Gulf Today how Ramadan becomes a studio for her spiritual art

How can the spirituality of Ramadan be represented by art?

Since the spiritual aspects of Ramadanstem from one's Iman (Faith), its representation in art would be through depictions that tap into it. I find that the most emotional images tend to be the most commonly found, such as the painting of the hands making dua (supplication). It is a sight so common, it is often overlooked. But by painting it in an impactful way, I have managed to capture its deep significance.

Is it symbolism or realism that factually presents the values of Ramadan? Or both, in their own ways?