BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34578@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T220000 DTSTAMP:20250612T171648Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/arabian-nights-festival/ SUMMARY:Arabian Nights Festival DESCRIPTION:ANN ARBOR\, MI\n\n \;\nal karim wal akhlaq!\nFrom the momen t you arrive\, you'll be transported by the sights and sounds of an Arabia n evening market. Twinkling lights\, richly colored textiles\, and detaile d décor inspired by Arabesque and Moroccan design will surround you. Tent ed areas\, carpets\, lanterns\, and fragrant spices will evoke the welcomi ng spirit of a traditional majlis (gathering space). Every detail is thoug htfully curated to reflect the mystery\, beauty\, and generosity that defi ne the stories of the Arabian Nights.\nCulinary Delights from the Arab Wor ld \nThe Arabian Nights Festival offers a culinary journey across the Ara b world\, with food vendors serving authentic regional dishes. Guests can enjoy everything from grilled meats and mezze to aromatic rice dishes\, fr esh bread\, and traditional desserts like baklava and ma'amoul. Arabic cof fee\, mint tea\, and other classic refreshments will round out the experie nce\, offering something for every palate.\nMusic and Entertainment \nThe night will be filled with vibrant music and traditional performances that celebrate Arab culture. Expect to hear the rhythmic beats of the tabla\, the melodic strains of the oud\, and the joy of traditional group dances s uch as dabke. Performers will share the history and meaning behind each so ng and dance\, inviting the crowd to clap along and enjoy the spirit of co mmunity celebration.\nFamily-Friendly Cultural Fun\nThe Arabian Nights Fes tival is designed for all ages. Children and adults alike can enjoy cultur al stations featuring henna art\, calligraphy\, storytelling\, traditional dress photo ops\, and more. These interactive experiences are guided by f riendly volunteers who will share insights into Arab traditions in a welco ming and educational way. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-12-at-1.18.12 PM.png LOCATION:2|42 Community Center\, 648 South Wagner Road ##9002 \, Ann Arbor\ , MI\, 48103\, United States GEO:42.275934;-83.801697 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=648 South Wagner Road ##900 2 \, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=2|4 2 Community Center:geo:42.275934,-83.801697 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR