For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Mecca will host pilgrims from other countries.
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Intact sarcophagi containing mummies, bronze statues, and other artifacts have been found at the Saqqara Necropolis, an archaeological site south of Cairo, dating back over 2,500 years.
This Monday (30), the Arab Brazilian Chamber’s cultural director received the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. The award was for 2019, but the ceremony only occurred this year due to the COVID pandemic.
Egyptian writer and researcher Mukhtar Saad Shehata will participate on Tuesday (24) in the online seminar held by the International Center of Arab and Islamic Studies of the Federal University of Sergipe.
An anthology with poems by 17 young writers born in Gaza will be translated from Arabic into Portuguese. All proceeds from sales of the books will go to the Tamer Institute for Community Education in Ramallah.
Esporte Clube Sírio will host this Saturday (21), in São Paulo, the lecture ‘Palestine – A history of Apartheid’ [‘Palestina – Uma história de Apartheid’], with the president of Fepal.
Hermano Telles Ribeiro will participate in a live stream hosted by Gepom, directly from Beirut. The online event will occur this Saturday (21) at 3:00 pm BRT, 9:00 pm EEST.
The Brazilian Muslim artist produces watercolor paintings using gold leaves, crystals, and a myriad of colors. From São Bernardo do Campo, she has already sent her works inspired by the Quran, Arabic calligraphy, and Persian rugs to several Brazilian states and other countries.
Children’s books by two Brazilian expatriates will be published in the UAE. The launches will take place in two fairs, one in Sharjah and another in Abu Dhabi.
The stone statuette depicting the face of the ancient goddess of love and war was found in the southern Gaza Strip, archaeological authorities announced Monday (25).
The Brazilian artist has works spread across five continents, including countries like the United Arab Emirates, and has been invited to produce in Saudi Arabia. In addition to wall paintings, his canvases are on display at the Eden Gallery in Dubai.
Winners of the cultural contest on the Brazilian Portuguese language were welcomed by ambassador Antonio Patriota for the evening meal that breaks the daily Ramadan fast on Thursday (21).
“The Tumour” was written by Ibrahim Al-Koni, who was born and raised in the desert of the Tuareg people in Libya. The book is on pre-sale until April 25.
In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, the streaming service will offer a grant to five women from countries like Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco.
