Turath: An Evening of Art, Culture, and Music With National Arab Orchestra

An Evening of Eid Celebration with National Arab Orchestra

Schedule

Sunday, April 30, 2023
4 p.m. Art Show and Book Signings
6 p.m. Reception (Ticket Required for Entry)
7 p.m. Concert (Ticket Required for Entry)

Join us and the National Arab Orchestra this Arab American Heritage Month in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is an occasion for peace, joy, and festivity.

As part of Asia Society Texas' Eid programs, this event highlights the richness and beauty of the Arab world. Enjoy a free, curated art show, and book signings by Micheline Nader (Leap Beyond Success) and Nancy Zakhour (Elissa Discovers), as well as a ticketed reception catered by Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill and a concert from the National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble, featuring vocalists Abdul Salaam AlNajjar and Hela Melki.

Related Event

In-person

Festival of Eid 2023

Saturday 29 Apr 2023
4 - 8 p.m.

Join us for a free festival to celebrate Eid al-Fitr through food, performances, artist demonstrations, activities, and games!

About the Muslim Series

Through a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes Asia Society’s breadth of programming opportunities, this series explores the artistic talents and stories of American Muslims to inspire our community to better understand one another.For information about sponsoring the Muslim Series and other programs like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry, Director of Development, at SJafry@asiasociety.org or 713.496.9939.

Series Sponsors

Eddie Allen and Chinhui Juhn
The Bahalim Family
Shahzad Bashir Family
Tariq and Dr. Uzma Iqbal
Saniah and Hyder Kazimi
Drs. Monira and Azam Kundi
Drs. Basheer and Saleha Khumawala
Shazma and Arshad Matin
Errol Pinto and Nazia Mohammed
Cartha and Nameer Siddiqui | Goldman Sachs
Selma and Mustafa Tameez

Program Partner

About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.