Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has embarked on an official visit to Morocco, becoming the first speaker of the Knesset to be invited to the parliament of a Muslim country. This visit extended as an official invitation by Moroccan Parliament President Rachid Talbi El Alami, includes a symbolic gesture that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Ohana, in honor of this event, will present a Quran printed with Israeli nanotechnology, measuring a mere 4.7 millimeters in height and 500 microns in thickness, containing 320,000 letters.
The nanotechnology department at Tel Aviv University played a pivotal role in developing this exceptional gift, meticulously crafting the tiniest version of the Quran. Magnifying at least 3,000 times with an electron microscope is necessary to read the minuscule letters engraved on the chip. The nano-sized Quran encased within an exquisite glass box, will be unveiled during a special ceremony, where it will be presented to the president of the Moroccan parliament.
The nanotechnology-produced Quran chip, created by the Israeli jewelry company Tanaor, bears over 320,000 engraved letters, exemplifying the immense achievement of fitting such intricate detail into a minuscule unit.
Following the ceremonial presentation, the Knesset speaker and his Moroccan counterpart are expected to sign an official memorandum of understanding, aimed at fostering inter-parliamentary cooperation and solidifying relations between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Ohana’s visit will also include meetings with high-ranking Moroccan government officials and leaders of the Jewish community residing in the kingdom.