Jom

For those looking for something to do this winter break...

Here are some interesting events you might like to go to:

1) Temple of Dreams

A timely film which provides a very different take on the Islamic community in Australia. One of this year's Sydney Film Festival hits.

Date: Sunday, 24th June 2007
Time: 12.30pm
Place: State Theater (opposite Myer in Market Street)
Price: $11.50-$16.50

more info here

2) The Arts of Islam exhibition

This significant exhibition presents the finest display of the arts of the Islamic world ever seen in Australia. Over 350 masterpieces reveal the far-reaching contact between the Islamic empires and their conquered lands from Spain and Morocco, across Northern Africa and Egypt, the Middle Eastern nations of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Palestine and as far east as Mongolia, India and China. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection in London is recognised as the best private collection of Islamic art in the world.

Date: 22nd June - 23rd September 2007
Place: Art Gallery of NSW
Price: $15

more info here

3) Australian Muslims Public Symposium

As a framework for living with cultural diversity, the idea of multiculturalism has come under attack in recent years both in Australia and overseas. In the last two years, a subtle shift in policy and discourse has begun to take place involving greater emphasis on notions such as 'integration' and 'social cohesion'. This shift comes at a time of increased concern in some circles over the ability of certain ethnic communities, especially Muslims, to integrate into Australian society, despite Australia's reputation as a nation committed to the notion of a 'fair go'. This symposium will provide a platform for informed debate on these current trends in Australian multiculturalism.

Date: Friday, 29th June 2007
Time: 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start
Place: Mason Theater, Building E7B, Macquarie University
Price: $15

more info here

4) Sounds of Light concert

An Islamic concert organised by the Human Appeal International. Raihan is one of the 7 performers slated to perform.

Date: Saturday, 28th July 2007
Place: Acer Arena Olympic Park
Price: starts from $30

more info here

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Wish that I could go to all of these events but... duit mcm tak cukup je...
We'll see how it'll go...

On another note, thanks for all the supportive comments given in the previous entry :)
I really appreciate them. I've just realised that I should have been bold & strong instead of feeling so vulnerable. But I'm all better now :)