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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Consider attending these events, sponsored by other organizations around 
New Hampshire and beyond, to gain an even wider perspective on the world.

UPCOMING EVENTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

May 28th, 2:00 PM 

It's a Date!

The highly revered fruit of the date palm is an integral part of Islamic culture, its existence dating back to 4000 BC in Iraq. Mose will tell of its importance in the Middle East, as a food staple and trade commodity and its celebration in myth and history. She will share a tasting of several date varieties and suggested recipes. Mose Olenik, Administrator at the Mariposa is also a gourmet cook trained in classic cuisine.

Click HERE for more info


June 1st 12:00pm-4:30pm

S.O.A.P Human Trafficking Event

Volunteers will be trained, label hotel soaps with the National Human Trafficking Hotline and help spread awareness of human trafficking in New Hampshire.  Location: Salvation Army, Manchester, NH.  To register for the event contact forsuchatimeministeries@gmail.com or visit soapupnewhampshire.eventbrite.com


June 4th 7:00 PM

Islam 101 with Susan Mullens - Free!

Presented by the York Diversity Forum and part of "Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys Bookshelf Programs"

York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York ME

Info: 207-363-2818


June 11th 2:00 PM

Mariposa Afternoon: "Ferdowsi, the Persian Homer" - Free!

This talk, presented by Dr. Olga M. Davidson, author of the book Poet and Hero in the Persian Book of Kings, will explore the similarities between Ferdowsi and Homer as poetic figures.

Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center  26 Main Street, Peterborough NH

Click HERE fore more info


June 13th 8:00 PM

Fundraiser Concert with Fatoumata Diawara, Rising Singer from  Mali

The Music Hall, 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth NH

PURCHASE TICKETS

Presented by/Proceeds Benefit: Rain for the Sahel and Sahara


June 27th 7:00 PM

Book Discussion: Minaret

Muslim Journeys Book Discussion, sponsored by the NH Humanities Council

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord Street, Peterborough NH

Info: 603-924-8040


September 20-22

Highland Scottish Games NH

The largest Scottish Festival in the Northeast!

Loon Mountain; More info: info@nhscot.org


 

 
 


   
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