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The Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration

Presented by the Tameez Family

Eid Virtual Festival 2020

Asia Society at Home

We're bringing Asia Society directly to you! Learn, have fun, and explore as we continue to present and produce videos, family activities, interactive webcasts, and more.

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Join us online to celebrate Islamic culture and the Muslim community during Asia Society Texas Center's Festival of Eid: A Virtual Celebration presented by the Tameez Family, highlighting Eid al-Fitr!

Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is an occasion of peace, joy, and festivity. People visit friends and family, give gifts, and eat sweets and delicious food.

All are welcome to participate and engage as a wider community as we celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr with two weeks of programming, showcasing Islamic traditions, arts and crafts, food, music, and more!


Schedule

Check back each day or visit our Facebook page for for a new activity below! Activities are free and open to all, and unless otherwise noted, take place at 4 p.m. Central Time.

Monday, May 18: Storytime

Our activities kick off with a storytime and craft!

Learn more about Ramadan and listen to our education staff read from It's Ramadan, Curious George. Stay tuned to learn how to make an Alif is for Asad paper plate lion craft!

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Tuesday, May 19: Crafts and Calligraphy

Join artist Sana Mirza to create your own sun mandala, traditionally referred to as the shams motif in Islamic art.

Use tea-dyed watercolor paper through the practice of applying simple mirror tracing techniques to compose your own, and to bring out the sun in you!

Download the sun mandala pattern »

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Wednesday, May 20: Preparing for Eid: Food

Watch a special video from YouTuber Sugar N Spice: Cook with Huma  to see how to set a table for Eid, and learn how to make a traditional Eid recipe, Murgh e Musallam.

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Thursday, May 21: Storytime

Join Harris County Public Library staff members Maryam A. Shah and LeeAnn Jennings as they read books, sing songs, and learn about Ramadan traditions. Maryam and LeeAnn read from Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman and My First Ramadan by Karen Katz.

Download a list of children's books on Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr »

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Friday, May 22: Henna

During Eid, many people decorate their hands with henna. Join artist Fatima Khanani-Moosa to learn some henna patterns during our daily activity!

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Saturday, May 23: Chandraat Mubarak!

Make a Moroccan-inspired Eid lantern! Learn about the significance of the lantern and the importance of light. Next, join our Education staff to learn more about Eid during a reading of An Eid for Everyone.

Download the PDF instructions for the Moroccan-inspired lantern crafts »

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Sunday, May 24: Music and Card Crafts

Join us for a special musical performance by Kamal Haji. This piece, comprised of beautiful South Asian folk tunes, is a special presentation for our Eid celebrations! Then, create your own 3-D Eid card in the shape of a dome! Join Vehishta Kaikobad and learn how to make this special project.

Download the PDF instructions for the card here »

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Monday, May 25: Music by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Enjoy a special musical performance of Sufi song "Daman lagiyan Mowla" by Shahid Akhtar Qalandar! Portraying an expression of devotion and affection of the Murid (believer), this song was selected specifically in light of the current environment as society is affected emotionally, socially, and financially.

When selecting instruments, the idea was to use the rubab and tabla, both folk instruments, to create a harmonious tune. The rubab, an instrument of Central Asia famously played in mountainous regions of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, has a sound that is known as "strains of paradise" — particularly fitting for a devotional song such as this one.

Coming together from different states and creating this music was exciting and challenging, especially with technical hindrances. Fortunately making devotional music is a soothing and relaxing experience. We are fortunate to have this harmony and peace around us during these trying times.

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Tuesday, May 26: Eid Around the World

Listen to a special storytime of Eid Breakfast at Abuela's. Learn the story of Sofia and her parents who spend Eid with her Mexican grandmother, who is not Muslim but chooses to throw them a festive breakfast that includes traditional Mexican food, decorations, and activities. Learn words in Spanish and Arabic!

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Wednesday, May 27: Islamic Art Tour

Take a virtual visit to Asia Society Texas Center to view our past Wondrous Worlds exhibition, featuring geometric Islamic patterns. After your visit, color and create your own geometric patterns.

Wondrous Worlds Tour

Start your tour by visiting the exhibition webpage and downloading our guide!

Download the PDF Guide

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Thursday, May 28: Eid Greeting Cards

Join artist Sana Mirza to create your own arabesque-patterned butterfly to bring out that free-flowing nature within you. Learn to dye your own paper with tea and delve into the traditional practices of composing your own floral patterns within the wings that lead you to the knowledge of eternity.

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Friday, May 29: Eid Around the World

Travel to Japan and check out the Tokyo Camii, Japan's most famous mosque! Then learn how to make star origami with our Japan Outreach Initiative coordinator, Nina Shimaguchi.

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Saturday, May 30

Artist Fatema Josh (https://www.fatemajosh.com/) talks about celebrating Eid in Malaysia and creates a traditional Malaysian greeting card, with a greeting in Malay!

Next, YouTuber Sugar N Spice: Cook with Huma concludes our Eid festival on a sweet note by sharing an Eid dessert recipe, Kunafa.

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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 Jenni Rebecca Stephenson, Director of Development, at JStephenson@asiasociety.org or 713.496.9909.

Series Sponsors

Eddie Allen and Chinhui Juhn
Alliance for Compassion and Tolerance
Shaista Khan and Shahzad Bashir
Saniah and Hyder Kazimi
Drs. Basheer and Saleha Khumawala
Monira and Azam Kundi
Shazma and Arshad Matin
Selma and Mustafa Tameez

Presenting Partners

Islamic Arts Society Ismaili Council Harris County Public Library

About Asia Society at Home

Though Asia Society is temporarily closed, we are dedicated to continuing our mission of building cross-cultural understanding and uplifting human connectivity. Using digital tools, we bring you content for all ages and conversations that matter, in order to spark curiosity about Asia and to foster empathy.


About Asia Society Texas Center

With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and West. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.


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