EVENT: Islamic heritage of the Balkans at The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC)

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) is delivering an Islamic Heritage Course. The monthly event will be start on the 25th of January 2014 with the "Islamic heritage of the Balkans". The Balkans incorporate the Islamic Heritage in Romania, Bulgaria, the Former Yugoslavia and Albania. The course will be delivered by Dr Stef Keris.

 
Each month, the Islamic Heritage Course will focus on the development and contribution of Islam in a different region, including:

• The Balkans.

• Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.

• Al Andalus (Spain).

• France, Malta and Sicily.

• Eastern Europe.

• Russia.

• The Americas and the Caribbean.

• Africa.

• Central Asia and India.

• China and South East Asia.

• Oceania.

• North and Central Europe.

• The British Isles and Ireland.

• The Ottomans and their history.

• National heroes of that region.

• The Islamic reminders and their history in that region.

• What can we learn from the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia?

• Muslims under Communism.

• What can still be visited and where are the Muslims nowadays?

 Date: 25th of January 2014Time: 10:30am - 4:30pmVenue: BMHC, College Road, Manchester, M16 8BP.Cost: £25.00 - All course materials includedFor more information and to register: Tel: 0161 881 8062 
W: www.bmhc.org.uk

  
E: administrator@bmhc.org.uk

EVENT: Islamic Art Exhibition at The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC)

The British Muslim Heritage Centre (BMHC) is hosting an exclusive Calligraphy Exhibition; on exhibit will be 30 pieces of unique artwork by esteemed caligrapher, Ibraheem Zia Azeemi.

The Exhibition will be at the BMHC from Monday 16^th December 2013 to Sunday 19^th January 2013, every day between 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The exhibition will be free and open to the public. There will also be an opportunity to purchase original art pieces at the exhibition.

The Exhibition has curated the various styles of Quranic calligraphy accompanied with explanations on their origin and historic significance. Azeemi will also be holding live calligraphy demonstrations and calligraphy workshops on specific days during the period of the exhibition.
 
The Exhibition is a great opportunity to experience Quranic art with families, friends, work colleges and the community.

If you would like to attend, please email administrator@bmhc.org.uk with your name and the day you would like to attend.