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MSA Mawlid Concert 2020
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00

MSA Mawlid Concert 2020

MAWLID CONCERT

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Join us to celebrate Mawlid* in the West African tradition, with poetry and prayer recitations by Alhassan Abubakari.

*The Mawlid is a commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Mohamed (Peace be upon him). Muslims around the world celebrate their love for him through poetry, prayers, and stories of his life.

Watch the live stream from St. Paul’s Chapel here:


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New Moon Rising: American Muslim Artists Perform
May
30
3:00 PM15:00

New Moon Rising: American Muslim Artists Perform

Join us for a free online concert featuring prominent American Muslim artists to celebrate our 2020 Columbia graduates!

About this Event

The Center for Muslim Societies at Columbia University presents "New Moon Rising: Muslim American Artists Perform" to celebrate Columbia University's 2020 graduating class, and to commemorate the launch of CSMS. Join us at 3pm EST on Saturday, May 30 for a stunning concert featuring Rachid Halihal, Salieu Suso, Amir Sulaiman, Mitra Sumara, Zeshan Bhagwadi, Akram Ahmad Al-Mustafa, Maalem Hassan Benjaafar, Amir ElSaffar, Maimouna Youssef, and Alsarah of the Nubatones.

Registration is required. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-rising-muslim-american-artists-perform-tickets-105806907308

Organizers: Middle East Institute, Center for the Study of Muslim Societies, Columbia Religious Life

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"Tennis in Nablus" by Ismail Khalidi
Oct
4
6:30 PM18:30

"Tennis in Nablus" by Ismail Khalidi

  • Miller Theater, Columbia University (map)
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A staged reading of Tennis in Nablus, written by playwright and poet Ismail Khalidi. Moderated by Peter Goodman. 

This "tragipoliticomedy" was nominated for a Suzi Bass Award for Best New Play and awarded the Quest for Peace Award from the Kennedy Center. 

Presented by Columbia University School of the Arts, the Center for Palestine Studies, The Heyman Center for the Humanities, Middle East Institute and Alwan for the Arts. 

Free & open to all. Registration Required 

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Ana Hurra Play
Oct
14
7:30 PM19:30

Ana Hurra Play

  • 417 Altschul Auditorium, International Affairs Building, Columbia University (map)
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In this groundbreaking play, Director Valantina Abu Oqsa, highlights the strength and defiance of Palestinian political prisoners, particularly women, that are incarcerated in Israeli occupation prisons. 

Tickets: http://anahurra.uspcn.org/newyork 
$20 Advance. $25 Door, $15 Students (must show valid student ID at door) 

Sponsored by the Middle East Institute & the Arab Student Association at Columbia University. Tour organized by the US Palestinian Community Network

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