AWARE Center November Schedule

MOVIE NIGHT: MONSIEUR IBRAHIM (A French Movie) 07.11.2017 Synopsis: In a street called Blue in a very poor neighborhood in Paris, Monsieur Ibrahim is an old Muslim Turkish owner of a small market. He becomes friend of the teenager Jewish Moises, tenderly nicknamed Momo, who lives with his father in a small apartment on the other side of the street. To know more join us at AWARE on Tuesday. Movie Duration: 94 minutes Refreshments will be provided.

GUIDED TOUR: TAREQ RAJAB MUSEUM 13.11.2017 Fee: KD 3 per person (includes transport) Advance reservations required at info@aware.com.kw This well-hidden treasure houses a collection of over 30,000 items collected over the last 50 years, of which approximately 10,000 are on permanent display. Tareq Sayed Rajab was the first Kuwaiti to be sent abroad to study art and archaeology. While a student in the United Kingdom, he met his future wife, Jehan Wellborne, who from her childhood was interested in folklore and particularly the arts and life of exotic peoples and minorities. The Museum opened to the public in 1980 &has a spectacular display of ceramics, metalwork, glass, jade, costumes, textiles, jewelry, wood & stone-carvings & musical instruments. Join AWARE for a guided tour & a most memorable experience!

AWARE Diwaniya: LOVE LANGUAGES OF GOD 14.11.2017 By Iman Martin Graham Chapman, an American counselor wrote a book – Love languages of God. Written from the Christian point of view can it have any relevance in the Arab world and in particular for Muslims? In her 20 minute present Iman Martin will discuss these love languages, showing if and how they fit into Islam and for family relationships. All are welcome. Join us for a most engaging conversation.

AWARE Diwaniya: SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ARABS AND WESTERNERS 21.11.2017 By Iman Martin Naturally we tend to look at the differences rather than similarities. Westerners coming to Kuwait / Middle East for the first time find many cultural differences and virtually all will go through culture shock to some degree. However, are there similarities between Arabs and Westerners? If so, what are they? Are we getting closer or more different? An opportunity to hear others opinion and voice your own. Join us for a most engaging conversation. Refreshments will be provided.

AWARE Diwaniya: LEGACY OF A PROPHET 28.11.2017 In celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday on December 1, join the AWARE Center on November 28 for a presentation about his life. Dr. Teresa Lesher will give an overview of Muhammad's early life and focus on his roles as a prophet, human rights activist, educator, philanthropist, feminist, abolitionist, diplomat, commander in chief and head of state. The presentation will be followed by a discussion. Dr. Teresa Lesher holds her PhD in Information Science from the UK & is now associate professor at the Kuwait College of Basic Education. She held the position of General Manager of the AWARE Center for three years and returns often to host presentations related to Arab and Islamic culture. Advance reservations required at info@aware.com.kw

GUIDED TOUR: GRAND MOSQUE 11.11.2017 For a rewarding, spiritual & informative experience. This is a 1½ tour of one of Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are required to cover - long sleeves and long ankle length skirt, otherwise the mosque will provide a cloak. If you have your own scarf you’re welcome to bring it. Cameras are allowed. Children are welcome. This tour meets directly at the Grand Mosque