Islam in the West: Arts & Culture Fest (Reposted)
Published by Haseeb June 6th, 2007 in Entertainment, Events, Islam, Kareem SalamaOnly 10 days away!!!
I have been psyched for this event for months now, and i’A I plan on attending. Three of the best and hardest-working American Muslim Scholars (May Allah 
increase them), two great rising young Muslim minds in the two moderators, a very talented poet, a couple of exciting film premieres, and the great music of Kareem Salama & Native Deen - should make an outstanding event.
Enjoy a full day of learning, entertainment, and more when leading scholars, artists and musicians come together for this special - first of its kind - event in the United States. Learn about being a Muslim living in the West and experience the rich diversity and unity of our Ummah.
Moderators: Christopher Khalil Moore & Hadia Mubarak
Speakers: Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir.
Entertainment: Native Deen, Noor, Kareem Salama
Poetry:Daniel Abdal-Hayy Moore
Film Premieres:Michael Wolfe : Prince of Slaves, Zahir Ahmed: God of Abraham.
Arts Display: Haji Noor Deen - Chinese Calligrapher.
Tickets: $30.00 Online - At Door limited.
Date: June 16, 2007.
Venue: Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873
Time: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Doors Open: 1:00pm
Hotel information: Doubletree Somerset - http://www.doubletreesomerset.com/
Limited baby sitting available for children 10 and under. Pre-registration required! Call 866-475-6313 to pre-register.
Your very fortunate to be having this event….i would have loved to attend this event. Alhamdullilah you have the best speakers, entertainment and film premieres present there. I would’ve loved to be there! Unfortunately i live on the opposite side of the world
Oh welll!
I expect some of the talks etc to be on YouTube very soon
cool have a good time br
wooow
anyone in the east coast should def make this… i am unfortunately going to pakistan in a week (inshallah) and not coming back in time but i may get an early flight
don’t miss this! oh ya..btw…lupe fiasco is performing at the “takin it to the streets” for IMAN…(chicago)…i’ll see ya there
This will INSHA Allah
be a great event………..it combines itellectuality
and entertainment within the circle of Islamic Culture!!!! Lectures by National Islamic Speakers, Entertainment by world famous artists , film previews by internationally known Islamic producers !!!!!
Exhibition of arts !
Come and join this great event on JUNE16 !!!!!!!!!! at SOMERSET , New Jersey
Wow! Sounds interesting…
We had a multicultural expo show-casing the contribution of the Muslim community in Australia, just 2 weeks back. It went alright; the Afghan-Camel-Riders’ display was the talk of the evening! Well, as in we nodded and smiled in approval of it. But I think something like this would have been cooler…
MR gunna be there!
Salaam ‘alaikum,
There is a Zaytuna luncheon that same day, same area. http://www.zaytuna.org/eventDetails.asp?id=109
Those who attend the luncheon will get a free, autographed copy of Shaykh Hamza’s new translation of the Tahawiya as well as a free ticket to the festival.