Islamic Art and Cultural Exhibition

Wellington’s Muslim community is holding its first ever Islamic Art and
Cultural Exhibition toward the end of the month, believing that familiarity
helps avoid misunderstandings and confusion.

The Muslim Community in New Zealand is a small but very visible minority.
There are approximately 40,000 Muslims in New Zealand from 42 different
ethnicities.

This rich range of countries which Muslims come from includes New Zealand,
Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and many more.
Through our collections and programs covering this myriad of different
cultures we will offer an exciting encounter with the art and culture of the
Islamic World. *

Exhibition dates:* 24 – 26 April 2010, 10am – 4pm *
Location:* Kilbirnie Mosque, 7 – 11 Queens Drive, Kilbirnie *

Activities:*

- Islamic art and crafts
- Calligraphy workshop
- Contributions of Islamic science
- Henna for women
- Ethnic food
- Try on traditional dress
- Quizes and competitions for children

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