RAMADAN FESTIVAL UK 2008 EVENTS |
Allah Karim! The Ramadan Festival at St Ethelburga’s
Tues 16 Sept 6pm til late
A unique night of Poetry Dhikr and spiritual Music from Persia Senegal and Pakistan was led by British based Poet Mahmood Jamal who began with a powerful contemporary peice from his latest book of poetry called' You & I ' addressing the debate between extremists and the 'unknown citizen' . Couplets from Rumi and other mystic poets from the Muslim world set the tone for an evening which captured a mystical and warm atmosphere. Muslims and non Muslims shared in a spectacular Iftar banquet laid on by Sacred Roots, and sponsored by Arts Versa.
Mohsin Abbas put the evening in context highlighting the need for Spiritual Islamic expression to join the Creative Cultural movement amongst Muslims to create a platform for mainstream Muslims in Britain to eradicate extremism from all sections of British society
Sufi Dhikr by the angelic ladies from the MTO Shah Maghsoudi Owaisi Silsila was accompanied by serene Santoor and Daf instruments.Senegalese style Dhikr followed and
Abdullah Trevathan demonstrated the uplifting nature of Islamic meditation with the audience joining him in creating a cacophony of silence.the evening was concluded with the sublime poetry of Sufi Mystics of the Indian sub - continent; Sajid Ahmed Khan singing both Qawwali and Kafi.
For more information please contact Syed Mohsin Abbas, Festival Director, on 07912 886676 or Email: info@ramadanfestival.co.uk
Moroccan Music and Storytelling at Leighton House Museum
Wed 24 September
Let your imagination fly to worlds of magic and fantasy, humour and folly with Hassan Erraji, a master musician and storyteller from Marrakesh , Morocco . Hassan will be telling Berber mountain stories, Arabian folk tales and other fabulous fables that he wrote or learned from the elders of his community where this tradition of storytelling is part of everyday Moroccan life and culture.
Hassan will accompany his stories with captivating traditional music and songs, playing instruments including the oud (Arabic lute) Qanun (harp-zither) and Nay (bamboo flute).
4pm to 5pm
Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road , London W14 8LZ
Organised by Kensington and Chelsea Arts Service. Free of charge but booking essential on 020 7361 3204 or arts@rbkc.gov.uk
The Night Of Power- The Recitation at The Islamic centre, Maida Vale
Friday 26th September 4pm-8pm
Join us for a Taste of Ramadan- Iftar on the eve of arguably the most auspicious day of the Muslim calendar Laylat al Qadir ‘The Night Of Power’ is reputed to be the moment when the Quran is revealed to the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). The mystical nature of this holiest of nights is explored through Poetry readings Zikir, Dua and the Visual Arts. The evening will provide insights into the world of the Djinn Angels the revelation and metaphysics from the Abrahamic faiths and the artistic and miraculous nature of the Quran.
The Traditional and The Contemporary: A Taste of Islamic Art & Food
Monday 6th October
Art Exhibition: 5:30 - 9:00pm
Welcome address, speeches. & Nasheeds: 7pm onwards
The South Woodford Muslim Community Centre
10-14 Mulberry Way, South Woodford, London E18 1ED
The South Woodford Muslim Community Centre warmly welcomes you to an evening of
exquisite Islamic art where you will find the traditional and contemporary side
by side, along with delicious foods from around the Muslim world, and space for
reflection.
Don't miss the opportunity to talk to local artists, browse the eclectic
range of artwork and listen to traditional Islamic songs (Nasheeds) by children
from the Centre.
We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a memorable evening!
Unheard Voices
Thu 16 Oct
A fantastic chance to see a professional script-in-hand performance of extracts of four plays written by talented young people from the Royal Court ’s playwriting project for young Muslims writers.
Exploring themes such as identity, the cultural divide and the role of women, these plays offer a highly entertaining and engaging glimpse into the lives of young Muslim Londoners.
Featured plays are Arab in the West by Osama Al-Tamimy, Shades by Alia Bano, The Next Step by Hasan Minhas and For God’s Sake by Siama Shah.
Introduced by the director Ola Animashawun and followed by Q&A with the writers.
“In the course of an hour, I learned more about what it's like to be a young Muslim than I have from acres of newsprint and miles of TV footage.” Michael Billington, The Guardian.
7pm to 830pm
Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road , London , W10 5JJ
Organised by Kensington and Chelsea Arts Service. Free of charge but booking essential on 020 7361 3204 or arts@rbkc.gov.uk
Unheard Voices has been made possible by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Resilient Communities Programme.
Islamic Geometry Workshop
Wed 5 Nov
Geometrical Patterns feature heavily in Islamic architecture. Islam transformed geometry into a major art form, using the circle as the basis for the generation of patterns to create a stunning variety of effects.
This workshop will provide students with an insight into the history of Islamic Geometry Pattern and show you how to make your own beautiful geometric patterns.
The workshop will be led by Adam Suleiman Williamson, a successful sculptor/stone carver, calligrapher and Islamic pattern artist who has been commissioned by HRH the Prince of Wales and teaches in schools, colleges and museums internationally.
4pm to 5.30pm
Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road , London W10 5YG
A Taste of Palestine
Tue 9 Dec
Experience the beauty, joy and passion of Palestinian music as you sample the delicious tastes of the Arab Levant. Hosted by virtuoso Palestinian singer, musician, broadcaster and local resident Reem Kelani accompanied by classical and jazz pianist Bruno Heinen.
Sumptuous home cooked Palestinian food (from sage tea and dates to Manakish spinach and the mouth-watering Hel-ba and Basbousa desserts) supplied by the Maramia cafe on Golborne Road .
7pm to 9pm
Essex Unitarian Church , 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, London W8 4RT
Organised by Kensington and Chelsea Arts Service. Free of charge but booking essential on 020 7361 3204 or arts@rbkc.gov.uk
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