An exhibit showcasing Islamic art, organized in collaboration with The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, has opened in Barcelona. The CaixaForum exhibition, titled “The Worlds of Islam” runs through January 2010 and showcases, for the first time in Barcelona, 190 pieces bound by “the common denominator of the Arabic language and Muslim religion”, QNA reports….
Le Monde reports a decline in the availability of Arabic language classes in France. There are currently 7,300 high school student studying Arabic; there were twice as many students enrolled at the end of the 1970s. Chinese-language classes, in comparison, attract 15,000 students annually.
French specialist of religion and Islam, Bruno Étienne has passed away in Aix-en-Provence, France. In 1980 Étienne became director of the CNRS (National Centre of Scientific Research), holding the chair in the Muslim World and became Professor at the Institute of Political Studies in Aix-en-Provence. In 1985 he founded “Observatoire du fait religieux” (Observatory of…
The Moroccan government is aiming to strengthen ties with Moroccans abroad, and wants the Arabic language and Moroccan culture to be propagated more among Moroccans living abroad. According to Volkskrant, Rabat now wants to create stronger ties with emigrants by stressing their Arab identity. The Hague responded with concern We have difficulty getting Moroccan youth…
The Fatiha Ceremony and Consolation gathering for late Ustaz Salim Azzam took place in London last Saturday at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Regent’s Park. Representatives from different Islamic organisations attended to offer their condolences to the family and close friends of Mr Azzam. Some representatives gave short speeches about the bravery, generosity and involvement…
