Open Doors, Stories and Journeys
Experience the sounds and colours of the London Muslim Community
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th of June 2010

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The Islamic Cultural Centre & London Central Mosque
146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG

Nearest tube: Baker Street, St Johns Wood &Marylebone

Buses: 113, 13, 274, 82

Map: please click here

Come and join us at one of the most exciting free events in London taking place this summer! Regents Park Mosque will be opening its doors to the public to offer a host of activities including creative workshops, fun activities (for children and adults), engaging talks and a captivating collection of exhibitions for all ages. You’ll also get take a tour of the Mosque, try some delicious food, and view the Open Doors Cinema  to find out what Islam is really all about. Please read below for further details ad to find out which events you simply can’t afford to miss out on!
Doors will be open from 11.00 am to 6.00pm on Saturday and Sunday with all events running throughout the day.

Workshops and Activities:
Henna tattoos - Choose your own beautiful and unique temporary tattoo with a natural touch. Henna derives from a plant, crushed to create a substance which can be used for women’s body art for special occasions. (12yrs+ and adults)
Marbling - Learn the ancient art of marbling, a centuries-old technique used to decorate the covers of books and still used today. (15yrs+ and adults)
‘What’s it like?’ Dress-up Corner - Try out the different traditional Muslim dress used in countries around the world. From the graceful abayas, thobes and turbans of Arabia to the beautiful Salwar Kameez in India, not to mention the gorgeous headscarves, try them all! (12yrs+ and adults)
Calligraphy - have your name or a name of your choice, written in Arabic, to take home and post on your wall/door/bulletin board, or to gift to someone special.
Face Painting - Children can choose from a wide range of designs from butterflies to Spiderman. (6- 10 yrs-old).

Engaging Talks:

Engaging talks on a wide range of topics related to Muslims and Muslim community. Talks will last up to 45 minutes followed by Q&A session. This is an excellhet opportunity to hear some fascinating stories, receive first hand information and ask questions regarding daily issues. We’ve got everything covered!

11.00am-12.00pm: Session one

- Faith in Action: Islam and everyday life: Dr Naveed Ahmad

- The Story of the Prophet Mohammed’s Life:  Haytham Tamim, Utrujj

2:30pm-3:30pm Session Two

- Muslim women beyond stereotypes: Fatima D’Oyen, Author, Islamic Foundation, Leicester

- Islam and the war on terror: faith hijacked: Anas Al-Tikriti, Cordoba Foundation

 3:30pm-4:00pm Break

 4:00pm-5:00pm: Session Three

- An insight into the Islamic Manuscripts: Dr Mohammad Issa Waley:  Curator of the Persian and Turkish collection at the British Library

- Who wrote the Qur’an & What is the Sunnah? Daud Matthews: Leicester

Sunday 13th June 2010

11.00am-12.00pm: Session one

- Islam & the Environment: Rules and regulations in protecting nature: Rianne Ten Veen- Green Creation

- Islam and the Global Economic Challenge: Haitham Tamim, Utrujj

 2:30pm-3:30pm Session Two

- Muslims of Britain or Muslims in Britain? Naved Siddiqui

- Muslim Women, Hijab and the Media: Nasfim Haque (BBC)

 3:30pm-4:00pm Break

 4:00pm-5:00pm: Session Three

-  History of Islam in Britain: Omar Farooq

Exhibition
1001 Inventions from the ‘Golden Ages’
Discover Islam Series
The History of Islam
Exhibition from Yusuf Islam’s Islamic Circle

Food
A selection of light snacks, delicious dishes, stunning cakes and ice cream will be available for sale throughout the day.

Tour of the Mosque
Regular tours will be held at the Mosque during the event.

Open Doors Cinema
A selection of short films will be showing each day.

Please note: Etiquettes of the Mosque
Entering a Mosque:  Visitors may be greeted by the Arabic greeting “Assalamo Allaikum” which means “peace be upon you.” The answer, if the visitor would like to use it, is “Wa ‘alaikum-as-salam”, which means “peace be upon you too”. Clothing in a Mosque: Clothing should be modest for both men and women. For women this means an ankle lhegth skirt or trousers, which should not be tight or transparent, together with a long sleeved and high-necked top. A headscarf is usually essential for women and will be provided at the entrance for all visitors.