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Children of Gaza

27 March '25

Children of Gaza Exhibition Fundraiser Date: Saturday 26th April 12-5pm Venue: Drill Hall, London Scottish House Book your tickets here Join us to pay tribute to the 14,500+ children who have been killed in the last 18 months. Learn about: • The impact of war on Gaza’s most vulnerable • The timeline of events since […]

A Celebration of Halim

11 March '25

Arts Canteen proudly commemorates and revives Egypt’s legendary vocalist Abdel Halim Hafez with a performance by the HarfousH Jazz Band led by Ahmed Harfoush at PizzaExpress in Holborn, London. HarfousH Jazz Band set to bring back the golden era with jazz sounds to celebrate the life and works of the Egyptian legend Abdel Halim Hafez. […]

kazdoura – Live in London

11 March '25

The cross-cultural #Syrian #Lebanese duo made their name with soulful renditions of Arabic fusion that are equal parts nostalgia and reinvention, often flawlessly blending Arabic with jazz, funk, soul, and trip-hop. Kazdoura is a Toronto-based band that serves up Arabic fusion with a modern twist. Equal parts nostalgia and reinvention, their style is a cross-cultural […]

Syrian Cultural Iftar Event

03 March '25

Syrian Iftar Event in London – Celebrating Syrian Culture & Supporting Abjad Initiative We will be celebrating 14 years of resilience and the first free Ramadan in Syria Celebrate with us the rich cultural heritage of Syria at this Syrian Iftar event in London. Enjoy a traditional three-course meal, drinks, and cultural activities while supporting […]

Manuscripts for Research: A Training Course in Arabic Manuscript Studies

03 March '25

The Aga Khan University (International) – Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC), in collaboration with the Academy of Science (Portugal), is pleased to announce an advanced training course entitled Manuscripts for Research: An Advanced Course in Arabic Manuscript Studies, which will be held at the prestigious Library of the Academy of Science of […]

Sumūd: Book Reading & Launch

24 February '25

With readings and illustrated presentations, this book launch celebrates the UK publication of Sumūd: A New Palestinian Reader anthology, which celebrates the power of culture in Palestinian resistance, with selections of memoir, short stories, essays, book reviews, personal narrative, and art. The Arabic word sumūd is often loosely translated as “steadfastness” or “standing fast.” It […]

No Other Land – Charity Screening

24 February '25

Join us for a special charity screening of the Oscar and Bafta-nominated film, No Other Land on Sunday March 16th, 2pm, at West End (Leicester Square) Vue Cinema. Ticket sales go towards much needed funding for young Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank and Israel. Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta in the […]