Each year during the month of Ramadan, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh invites the greater Pittsburgh community to join their members in breaking their fast and recognizing those in Pittsburgh that have contributed to bridging relations between communities in our beautiful city. The Islamic Center is pleased to have as their featured speaker, Ihsan Bagby. Dr. Bagby is Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky. His research for the last 10 years has focused on Muslims in America. He is a board member on the Council of Islamic Relations.
Educators are invited to attend dinner and a book discussion on Behind the Beautiful Forevers, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo. Boo explores how Muslims, Hindus, and Christians sharing a slum in India's financial capital, Mumbai, have been dealing with the daily implications of global change, intensifying inequality, and repeated efforts to incite religious conflict. Shortlisted for numerous prizes, the book recently won the 2012 National Book Award for Nonfiction.