Jan 2016

15 Jan 2016

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The Gallery: Reaching Across the World: The Hand of Fatima

Friday, January 15, 2016 (All day) to Tuesday, January 19, 2016 (All day)
2425 Virginia Ave NW | Washington, DC 20037
Sponsored By: 
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development

Opening Reception:

Friday, 15 January
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The symbol known as the Hamsa, or Hand of Fatima, in Arab and Middle Eastern culture, is also a potent symbol in cultures around the world, from Asia, Africa, Latin America and even to the tribal cultures of Native Americans. This exhibition will explore the origins, symbolism and interpretations of this potent design with objects from all these cultures, with examples and an audience-interactive lecture.
Exhibition continues January 15 - February 19, 2016

Contact: 
202-338-1958

16 Jan 2016

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Muslim Solidarity Potluck

Saturday, January 16, 2016 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH 4100 BIGELOW BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Sponsored By: 
The Sprout Fund, The Benter Foundation and The Studio for Creative Inquiry.

THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF PITTSBURGH AND CONFLICT KITCHEN PRESENT: MUSLIM SOLIDARITY POTLUCK

Over 250 people from all walks of life came to meet members of the local Muslim community and learn about the Muslim experience in Pittsburgh. Approximately 80% of the people in attendance had never been to the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh before.

19 Jan 2016

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Syrian Christian Immigrants and Refugees

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Africa Room, Duquesne Union, Duquesne University
Sponsored By: 
CCMD and TCCP

The Consortium for Christian–Muslim Dialogue and the Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh invite you to the first of their 2016 Religion & Society Lectures, given by Mais Haddad, Esq., who practiced law in Syria and continues working for human rights.

Contact: 
ccmd@duq.edu

25 Jan 2016

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Screening of “Nefertiti’s Daughters"

Monday, January 25, 2016 - 5:45pm
The Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University
Sponsored By: 
Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University

The Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University are co-hosting a film screening of “Nefertiti’s Daughters”, a documentary about women artists of the Egyptian Uprising. We will screen the film in the Library on February 25th, 2016 at 4:00 EST. We need a scholar to conduct Q&A from 4:40 to 5:30 EST. We will use video conference technology for interaction with the audience. If you or someone you recommend could potentially conduct the Q&A, please let me know by Friday, January 29th We will offer a modest honorarium.

Contact: 
614-292-6506

26 Jan 2016

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The Arab Spring With Mohammed Bamyeh

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 7:00pm
East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Sponsored By: 
Thomas Merton Center, eace Committee of East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Mohammed Bamyeh is currently a professor of sociology at the University of Pittsburgh and the editor of International Sociology Reviews (ISR). He served most recently as the lead author of the first comprehensive report on social sciences in the Arab World. His books include Intellectuals and Civil Society in the Middle East (2012); Anarchy as Order (2009); Of Death and Dominion (2007); The Ends of Globalization (2000); The Social Origins of Islam (1999). He has also edited Palestine America (2003); and Literature and Revolution (2012).

30 Jan 2016

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Halal-a-Palooza

Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
WPU Ballroom, Pitt Campus
Sponsored By: 
University of Pittsburgh Global Studies Center