Photo Exhibition: Worship and Religious Diversity, March 14-18 2011 @ University of Nairobi

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The Cultural Council of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran is organizing a one week photo exhibition showcasing the Worship and Religious diversity in the Islamic Republic of Iran on 4th-18th March 2011 at the University of Nairobi Jomo Kenyata Memorial Library
A collection of superb photos by a renown Iranian Female Photographer Marzieh Avetyn will be on display.

Dates: March 14-18, 2011
Venue: Jomo Kenyata Memorial Library, University of Nairobi
Time: 9am-4pm daily
Entrance: Free

More info: Cultural Center Website

Out of Town/Festival: Lamu Maulidi Cultural Festival, Feb. 28-Mar. 3 2011 @ Lamu Fort

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The Maulidi festival is scheduled for the 28th to 3rd March,2010 in Lamu. The festival is normally composed of the religious component (the Maulid) which is the celebration of Prophet Muhammad birthday.
Dates: February 28-March 3, 2011
Venue: Lamu Fort

Theme: Role of Shirazi Influence in Crafting Swahili Culture in the East Africa Coast

Speakers: From Islamic Republic of Iran & Kenya

Day 1: Influence of Shirazi on the East African Coast
Day 2: Contribution of Persian Language to Kiswahili language

The festival activities include Donkey race, dhow sailing race, bao game, Henna painting, poetry, swimming competitions, cross country, tug of war, kofia making among others.

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