Cultural Season

The Cultural Season at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (DAI) is an integral part of the organisation’s contribution to the enrichment of the local community. From the very beginning DAI was involved within the community in promoting dialogue by hosting cultural and scholarly events. The Annual Cultural Season typically begins end of September and ends in May of every year.

With nearly two decades of cultural activities, the annual cultural season has grown into a comprehensive hub for scholars and enthusiasts alike in many different fields.

The cultural season is comprised of several activities:

A lecture series presented by world renowned scholars with topics pertaining to Islamic art and culture.

A wide range of workshops designed for adults. A variety of classes are offered including: calligraphy, glass painting, conservation at home and creative writing.

A weekly musical event featuring local and international talents.

A series of casual talks by local speakers regarding the arts, history and culture created to promote discourse in our community.

For children from ages 6-12. This programme is designed to enhance the participants’ understanding of art and culture in the Islamic world.