Barakah Blue will be reading from and exploring the journey towards publication of his newly released book, The Art of Remembrance, with Ustaad Burhaan Khandia.
Schedule
5.40pm
Guests arrive
6.00pm
Formal welcome & outline of the evening’s programme with Ustaad Burhaan.
6.10pm
Nasheed – (10 mins). AKA (Atta/Kamran/Atiq)
6.25pm
Sam Rushton – DerbyCAN
6.30pm
Geoff Sweeney – Multi-Faith Centre
6.35pm
Intro to Barakah Blue – Ustaad Burhaan
6.40pm
Poetry Recitation 30-45 minutes (interspersed with narrative, commentary, and stories of Baraka’s personal journey).
7.10pm
Conversation and Q&A
7.40pm
Closing statement and thank you – Ustaad Burhaan
7:45pm
Book signing
8:15pm
Ends
Blurbs
The Multi Faith Centre works closely with communities in the city and beyond to nurture collaboration. Our vision is a society where the diversity, expertise and richness of faith communities actively contributes to the building of safe, healthy and cohesive neighbourhoods.
Reflection Path is a grassroots charity that was formed over a decade ago with the aim of serving the Derby community. Our focus is to highlight the spiritual, literary, artistic and musical legacy and culture of Islam and its continued relevance and importance in promoting understanding, harmony and cohesion within 21st century multi-cultural Britain.