Keynote presentations to highlight Islamic Awareness Week
Members of the University of Maine and surrounding communities are invited to learn about Islamic faith and culture during a week of activities, April 2–7.
Islamic Awareness Week events will be held on the UMaine campus, as well as at the Islamic Center of Maine, 151 Park St. in Orono.
Activities including henna tattoos, Arabic name writing, hijab wrapping and Islamic jeopardy will take place Monday through Friday at the UMaine Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) table in the Memorial Union.
The “Finding Stability in a World Out of Balance” themed week will be highlighted by two free keynote presentations.
Dr. Saadia Mian, an endocrinologist in Dearborn, Michigan who is affiliated with ProMedica Herrick Hospital, will speak 5–7 p.m. April 6. Mian’s presentation, “Honoring Women in a Dishonoring World” will be held in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union.
Shaykh Saad Tasleem, a public speaker and instructor at the AlMaghrib Institute in Houston, Texas, will present “Spiritual Contentment and Societal Harmony” from 5–7 p.m. April 7 at the Islamic Center of Maine. Tasleem’s talk will be part of the Islamic Center of Maine’s annual open house.
Refreshments will be served at both presentations.
Islamic Awareness Week is organized by the MSA, Islamic Center of Maine and the Honors College, with support from several UMaine programs.
More information about Islamic Awareness Week is online.