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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T100000
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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/islamic-arts-festival/
SUMMARY:Islamic Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic Arts Festival will be held on November 9th and 10th
 \, 2024\, at the University of Houston. It will feature artists from acros
 s the USA\, and it is the largest and oldest festival of Islamic arts in t
 he country.\n\nThe 11th anniversary of the Islamic Arts Festival is set to
  be a unique celebration with the introduction of a film festival\, comedy
  show\, and a Sufi music entertainment program. This is a significant mile
 stone for our society as we transition from our suburban location to the h
 eart of the city at the University of Houston\, a move that will amplify o
 ur reach and enable us to introduce Islamic art to a broader American audi
 ence. Over the years\, the festival has drawn visitors and artists from al
 l corners of the United States\, fostering connections and collaborations 
 and sparking creativity. It's a platform for established artists to networ
 k\, collaborate\, and inspire while also providing a space for emerging an
 d student artists to showcase their talent.\n\nThe 2024 festival will feat
 ure a captivating live performance by the Al-Firdaus Ensemble from Spain\,
  and Preacher Moss will bring laughter with his stand-up comedy show. The 
 event will also host a film festival\, a spoken art program\, and an acade
 mic seminar organized in collaboration with the University of Houston’s 
 Kathrine G. McGovern College of The Arts. With over 5\,000 pieces of art b
 y more than 50 artists on display\, visitors will have the opportunity to 
 enjoy\, appreciate\, and purchase art. They can also engage in interactive
  art sessions\, learn about Islamic art and culture\, attend workshops\, a
 nd savor ethnic food. Live demonstrations on calligraphy\, henna tattoos\,
  ebru\, painting\, and a variety of children's art activities will further
  enrich the festival experience.
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CATEGORIES:Art,Art and culture
LOCATION:University of Houston\, 4455 University Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 772
 04\, United States
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