International Guests
Haji Noor Deen - www.hajinoordeen.com
Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang is a renowned master of Arabic and Chinese calligraphy. He brings an immense learning in traditional thought and Islamic art to a modern audience, juxtaposing them in a new calligraphic style all his own, both Eastern and Western. He has featured in exhibitions and presentations across the globe including Harvard University and The British Museum.
Imam Abdul Latif - www.imamabdullatif.com
Muhammad Abdul Latif Finch is an Imam at the Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland, California, and an instructor at ILM Tree, a home-schooling cooperative in Lafayette, California. He also teaches at Zaytuna College's Annual Summer Arabic Intensive program in Berkeley , California. He is one of five students who comprised the first graduating class of the Zaytuna seminary program.
Khadija O'Connell - www.barakahlife.com
Khadija O'Connell was born and raised in Alaska and was educated at Portland State University (Orgegon). She has worked with Zaytuna Institute for 10 years as a creative consultant for events and special projects. Khadija started Barakah Life in 1993 with the intention of sharing a love of hand made arts by teaching crafts and sewing, coordinating event décor, working with other artists, holding workshops and developing community events.
Nader Khan - www.naderkhan.com
Nader Mohammed Khan is a Canadian Muslim singer & songwriter who's been singing all his life - from his birth in Hyderabad, India, to the many stops the caravan of his life took until he arrived in Canada in the early 90's. Singing is a part of him and a passion.
Schedule of Events
Fri 13th |
'Purification of the Heart' with Imam Abdul Latif Al-Ghazzali Centre Open Day with International Guests 'Creative Living' Workshops with Khadija O'Connell Live Calligraphy with Haji Noor Deen (Melbourne) Blue Mountains Walk with International Guests 'The Three Dimensions of Deen' with Imam Abdul Latif Charity Concert with Nader Khan (Melbourne) Study Circle Evening with Imam Abdul Latif Study Circle Evening with Imam Abdul Latif Study Circle Evening with Imam Abdul Latif Sisters Evening with Khadijah O'Connell Live Calligraphy & Exhibition with Haji Noor Deen Workshop with Haji Noor Deen & Khadija O'Connell Charity Concert with Nader Khan 'Creativity & The Spiritual Path' with Internaional Guests |
