21 - 22 September
Archives, Activism and Social Media
A two-day workshop organised by Cambridge Digital Humanities Network in collaboration with Documenting the Now project. This event will create a space for conversations between activists, archivists and researchers with the aim of building communities of practice around ethical and technical challenges in archiving borndigital social movement data, creating awareness of how to use specific methodologies, tools and services for producing and using archives of born digital activist material, and fostering crosscultural dialogue by bringing activists from different regions of the world together for in person conversation and network building. Faculty of English, Sidgwick Site, Centre For Research Cambridge, CB3 9DT Time: 3.00 PM on the 21st - 5.00 PM on the 22nd Venue:
Info on how to register:
http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/27316 21 - 23 September
Conflict Café Syria
Conflict Café Syria, the pop-up restaurant that serves peace through food is back with a three-course Syrian sharing feast. Diners will enjoy no less than 9 dishes from chefs from Syrian restaurant Ayam Zaman that specialises in the cuisine of the Damascus region of Syria. Guests are seated at communal tables in the spectacular underground tunnels located beneath Waterloo station and will experience Syrian hospitality, hear from experts on peace-building efforts in Syria and within the countries affected by the war, make new friends, and even win prizes in a quiz. Organiser: International Alert (peacebuilding NGO) Venue: House of Vans London, Arches, 228-232
Station Approach Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8SW Time: 7.00 PM - 10.00 PM each day Fee: £40 More info: http://www.arabbritishcentre.
org.uk/whatson/conflict-cafe-syria/ 23 September
Arabic and arabesques: themes in Islamic art
A 45-minute gallery talk by Vesta Curtis, British Museum. Suitable for all levels of knowledge. Venue:
Room 52, British Museum, Great
Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG Time: 1.15 PM - 2.00 PM Fee: Free, drop in. 25 September – 27 November
Persian Calligraphy, Nasta'liq Script
Packs campaign which provides winter aid to refugee families. Venue: 7 Davenant Street, Fee: £20 Target: £200 More info:
London, E1 5NB
https://www.islamichelp.org.uk/waterfall/
By Keramat Fathinia
This ten-week course is suitable for all levels. Although, previous knowledge of the Persian language is not necessary for beginners, familiarity with the alphabet is an advantage. This is an exercise-based course on the writing techniques of the Nasta'liq script which is constantly engaged with Persian language and literature. You will also learn about the theory and history of Islamic calligraphy. The course will start with a general introduction to most Islamic calligraphy styles and traditional tools and materials. The letters' shapes as the basic elements in calligraphy will be explored in detail through the course and advanced compositions and juxtaposition of forms will be covered at elementary and upper levels. Organiser: London Middle East Institute Venue: MBI Al Jaber Building, 21 Russell
Square Time: Every Monday 6:30-8:30 PM Fees: £250 To register visit the SOAS Online Store. There will be a small additional charge of between £10 and £20 for materials and tools. Contact email: vp6@soas.ac.uk or 020 7898 4330/4490 29 - 30 September
All Our Tomorrows
Leeds DEC and MEND (Muslim Engagement & Development) invite you to the first ever full day teachers’ conference in Yorkshire on how to equip you to tackle Islamophobia in your school. All participants will receive a ‘Challenging Islamophobia’ school materials pack. Venue : Civic Hall, Fee: £65 - £85 Register at:
Calverley St, Leeds LS1
tackleislamophobia.eventbrite.co.uk More info: adam@leedsdec.org.uk / or 07454920798 30 September
Enchanted Waterfall Trek
Our Enchanted Waterfall Trek is designed to help raise funds for our Winter Warmer
30 September & 1 October
The Ultimate Reminder
This course is a study of the Qur’an through the major events in the life of the Prophet(s). The aim is to appreciate how God – through the Qur’an – supported, strengthened, consoled, uplifted and reminded the Prophet(s) as he went about the monumental task of conveying the message of Islam. Venues:
30th Sept - the University of Salford, The University of Salford, Salford M5 4WT 1st Oct - The Bordesley Centre, Muath Trust, Stratford Rd, Birmingham, B11 1AR Time: 8.30 AM - 7.00 PM Fee: £35 More info:
https://alkauthar.org/course.php?course=774 31 October - 2 November
World Halal Expo 201 7
Showcasing a convergence of an ethical lifestyle with 'Halalonomics', the World Halal Expo is a two-day International Halal Trade & Tourism exhibition for the Global Halal industry to meet the key players of UK Halal market, providing a comprehensive business platform to connect the trade & industry with the multi trillion-dollar global halal market. The event is a high impact business platform to look at the lucrative business opportunities that the global halal market presence offers and cater to the needs of the halal producers, traders and business leaders looking to expand their business globally. Olympia, Hammersmith Rd, London W14 8UX Venue:
More info:
http://www.worldhalalexpo.co.uk/index.htm Disclaimer: islam today does not necessarly endorse or recommend any of these events. Their contents and individuals or groups involved in them. We are not responsible for changes to times, fees or venues. Further information should be sought direclty from the organisers.
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