Participants (age 16 and older) will learn about the impact that Islam's arrival in the Arabian peninsula has had on Qatari culture, traditions, and architectural elements, including the preparations and activities during religiously significant dates and celebrations. For more information, please email [email protected]
Family Saturday - “A Story of Qatari Coffee” - Learning Studio at NMoQ, April 23 from 9.30pm to 11pm.
Celebrating Qatari culture, participants will be whisked on a journey to explore the rich history of Arabic coffee and how it was historically made, as well as the ritual behind serving Arabic coffee. At the end of the session, participants will enjoy decorating a custom coffee cup of their own. For more information, please email [email protected]
Al Zubarah Qur’an Manuscript Tour and Workshop - Life on the Coast Gallery at NMoQ and Learning Studio, April 21 from 9pm to 11pm.
The Zubarah Qur'an is considered one of the world’s oldest Qur'anic manuscripts. In this special programme, participants will learn more about this rare manuscript. A calligrapher will then lead a workshop exploring the elaborate calligraphy and design of the Qur’an to be used as inspiration to help participants create personalised artworks. For more information, please email [email protected]
Webinar: New Crescent of Shawwal - April 26 from 10pm to 11pm, The beginning and ending of Hijri month are based upon the sighting of the crescent moon. This webinar will explore the various factors that effect visibility of the new crescent moon. For more information, please email [email protected]