Ibtisam Posted July 9, 2008 Enjoy Europe's largest celebration of Islamic heritage, culture & traditions under one roof. 11- 14th July 2008Take your family along, it is good fun if you have kids. :cool: CONCERTS Abu Rateb Junaid Jamshed Kareem Salama Mecca2Medina Outlandish Rachid Gholam Sound of Reason Zain Bhikha URBAN YOUTH STAGE hosted by mecca2medina Arabingi (formerly known as UK Apache) Baby Muslims Fasabililah Lil Mia Craze the Palestinian Minority/Rotation Muslim Belal Nomadic Poet/The Planets Pearls of Islam Truthful Movement Young Ummah COMEDY Aman the Asian Sensation Bilal the Halal Mo Amer Prince Abdi Uncle the Invisible Nigerian Muslim Brother FILM Films, Documentaries & Cartoons for all ages. SILAT Discover the ancient martial art from Indonesia. 14 Spectacular Zones include: SPORTS Meet celebrities from the cricket and football world. Observe our football tournaments and martial arts demonstrations. COOKERY Meet the ExpoChef. Watch our celebrities and London's top restaurant chefs cooking. FUN Enjoy bouncy castles to exciting rides, fun for all the family. FASHION Sister's only Fashion Show and displays of garments from around the world. HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Indulge in health and beauty treatments, get advice or simply put on some henna. ISLAMIC GARDENS Relax and reflect in our Persian, Andalucian, Mughal and Ottoman Gardens. Listen to Quran recitation, storytelling and poetry. LECTURES & SEMINARS Listen to key speakers, academics and thinkers from around the world. ENTERTAINMENT Watch performances, films, theatre, nasheeds & comedy. ISLAMIC ART & EXHIBITIONS Wander through the galleries, explore exhibitions and take a journey back in time through the interactive Islamic history timeline. CAREERS Get help with a new CV and receive advice on a career change. SOUK Look out for hijabs, abayas, perfumes and art, all can be found in this traditional arabian Bazaar. WORKSHOPS Participate in art, textiles, music and sports workshops. Catering for school groups and general visitors. ETHICAL INVESTMENT IN BRITAIN CONFERENCE Help promote Britain as a major centre for ethical investment. DEBATES BY The Guardian, Demos, Conflicts Forum, Forward Thinking, TUC and NASACRE. For more information check the website or call 0845 108 5101 Venue: Olympia London Nearest Tube: Kensington Olympia Tickets: 0871 230 7138 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 9, 2008 We went to the first one a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted July 9, 2008 Junaid Jamshed of the vital signs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Lily- Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks for the reminder Ibti, I saw it advertised on the tube. The Souk sounds good, Islamic art and Hijabs here I come. Do you think they'll have turkish hijabs? I've been trying to buy some with no success. Only sulution might be going to Istanbul? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faheema. Posted July 9, 2008 I am a little surprised Ibti, I thought you would have picked this up weeks ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laba-X Posted July 9, 2008 I fail to see what is Islamic about these events! I fail to see how it represents Islamic heritage and Islamic culture! I fail to see how it portrays Islamic Traditions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAXIMUS POWERS Posted July 9, 2008 NINBROWN Long time? ii waran sxb? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 10, 2008 LX, I think you’re being a little harsh there saxib. Such events should be welcomed. Its not your average attend a lecture by Sheikh so and so but they do provide information to both Muslims and non-Muslims. It is, if my understanding is correct, focused on: a) bringing Muslims together (people come over from Europe just for the event) b) exposing Islam, it’s history and it’s culture to a wider audience (there were many non-Muslims present a few years ago) Read this from the website: Time Line Go back in time and discover Islamic history from its birth to the current time. This unique experience-orientated journey will transport you into history and back. The Time Line will introduce visitors to Islamic history through a visually stimulating, rich and inspiring journey back in time. The zone will cover 6 eras of Islamic history, starting from the Dawn of Islam, through to the Ottoman era. A team of talented artists, designers and architects is working to create a unique experience, through the use of visual projection, atmospheric music, and actor narration. I don’t think one should expect a full and detailed lecture on Islam, it’s principals etc as that is freely available at Mosques, Book stores, courses etc. An appetizer aimed more specifically at non-Muslims is the focus. Again, if you go to the website you will see this: The Experiential Zone Feed your mind with 1400 years of Islamic history, civilisation, literature and lifestyle. Let Islam Expo take you on a journey of discovery. Located in the Upper Gallery, the Experiential Zone will introduce visitors to the diversity and richness of Islamic civilisation, covering faith, science and knowledge, art and culture, language and literature, and lifestyle, through a vast array of exciting exhibits and interactive displays. DISCOVER the DEPTH, DIVERSITY & DYNAMISM of ISLAMIC CIVILISATION Faith Zone Explore the tenets of Islam, its doctrines, scriptures, and relation with other world religions, through fascinating exhibitions of ancient precious rare manuscripts and fun interactive displays Or look into: The Quran (in association with Exhibition IslamExhibition) This wing is dedicated to the Islamic holy text, the book of wisdom, light and guidance. A rare opportunity to behold the magnificent calligraphy of Qur’ans through many centuries of Islam from the first century of Islam to stunning pieces from Spain, Indonesia, India, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. See the beauty and tranquility which epitomises the Qur’an and inspired calligraphers across the world. Islam & Other Religions (in association with Exhibition Islam) Across the Islamic World people of other religions have lived and prospered as well as practising their faith. Indeed some of the world’s oldest churches and synagogues exist not in Europe, but in the Muslim world. This wing offers an unprecedented chance to view a rare collection of Torah Scrolls and Christian Bibles from around the Muslim World. The Five Pillars of Islam This collection of unique interactive exhibits has been commissioned with the aim of introducing visitors to the five pillars of Islam, covering the testimony of faith, prayer, fasting, almsgiving and pilgrimage, in an engaging and fun way through animations, photographs, audio-visuals and exciting quizzes. Science & Knowledge Discover the unknown contributions of the Muslim civilization to astronomy, geography, trade, and other branches of science through interactive displays and rare manuscripts and artefacts (on loan from Exhibition Islam) The Prophet’s Mosque A wing dedicated to the early architecture of Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, through specially created and previously unseen models of the earliest developments of the mosque of the Prophet, the model of later mosques and Islam’s second holiest place. The ‘Sounds of the Muslim World’ Corner A chance for the visitor to experience the musical riches of the Muslim world, with samples of the call to prayer, Quranic recitations, melodic chants accompanied by music, percussion and traditional music. You need only go to the website and see the diverse events taking place. Many people only wish these events were taking place in their country let alone their own city (such as myself). Aha, you also get to see a good game:- Interfaith Football Tournament: Come and see Imams, Priest and Rabbis from different cities competing with one another in this game of football. The teams will play in a group stage; the top two from the groups will progress to the semi final and the final respectively. Now that would rival the Auld Firm (Glasgow Rangers vs Glasgow Celtic) clash any day http://www.islamexpo.com/index.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted July 10, 2008 ^^ I think he was put off by the lack of a bomb making stand in that list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 10, 2008 ^^I think you need to stop reading The Times saxib Planning to go? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted July 10, 2008 ^^ NO. It's miles away from me. Plus it will be full of timo jilic (and I have lately developed an allergy to that lot). When is the Islam Channel one? Or is this the same one? Still, that does not stop it from being an Islamic event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miriam1 Posted July 10, 2008 Originally posted by Laba_Xiniinyood: I fail to see what is Islamic about these events! I fail to see how it represents Islamic heritage and Islamic culture! I fail to see how it portrays Islamic Traditions! Dude, how can you can see anything with that kefiya all over your face? ps. Love such events, for Toronto folks don't forget "Muslim Fest" this August. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 10, 2008 Originally posted by NGONGE: ^^ NO. It's miles away from me. Plus it will be full of timo jilic (and I have lately developed an allergy to that lot). When is the Islam Channel one? Or is this the same one? Still, that does not stop it from being an Islamic event. Why do I get the feeling you're being sarcastic saxib? Or is it the cynicism? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
