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MEMORIES OF INDIA: IBN SINA ACADEMY

MEMORIES OF INDIA: IBN SINA ACADEMY

Aligarh Muslim University arranged a visit for me to a local museum during my recent tour. Located in the middle of a bustling bazaar, the Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Science is run by an illustrious family of 'Hakims', doctors, devoted to medieval and...

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MEMORIES OF INDIA: SYED HOUSE

MEMORIES OF INDIA: SYED HOUSE

I had the pleasure of visiting the home of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a highly revered man who founded the oldest central university in India in 1875. Originally it was known as the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, which became the public Aligarh Muslim University in...

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TOUR OF GERMANY

TOUR OF GERMANY

I am just back in the UK from my wonderful tour of India, and soon I will be packing my bags again to begin another tour! I am excited to announce my tour dates of Germany from March 1st to March 6th.   Sunday, March 1st Arrive in  Düsseldorf   Monday, March...

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News and Media

British Muslim Women in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Preface by Qaisra ShahrazElinor Chohan.

Book Launch event on Eventbrite 14th June 2022.

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Qaisra Shahraz was listed as 1 of 9 women making a difference in Manchester, read on Instagram here. and full article here.

On 18th March 2022 Qaisra Shahraz appeared in German newspaper Braunschweiger Zeitung: “Discussion in Vöhrum: I’m a Muslim, but not a terrorist”, qiving a talk to school children in Vöhrum. More here.

Art & empowerment: What to expect from the Muslim Women’s Arts Festival. More here.

Muslim Women’s Arts Festival – when the new event in Manchester takes place and what is on. More here.

The power of words: The best literature events happening at MACFEST 2022. More here.

Arts festival launched after arena bombing to combat Islamophobia returns for 2022 – Quays News. More here.

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