Join Islamic Relief USA and the communities of the DC-metropolitan area to celebrate Palestinian arts and culture, and to fundraise for humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine.

The event will include art displays, a bazaar, a food court, entertainment and much more.

*** Comedian MOHAMMED "MO" AMER will host the event: https://www.facebook.com/legallyhomeless

*** Dabka group FORSAAN EL ARAB will perform: http://www.forsaanelarab.com

*** Nasheed group AL-ISRAA will sing ***

*** Richard Cook from UNRWA and Abdalrahim Alasa'd from Islamic Relief Palestine will be guest speakers ***

Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. You can purchase tickets online at http://mcleanirusa.eventbrite.com

Babysitting services will be available for $5

To learn more about Islamic Relief USA's efforts for Palestine, visit http://goo.gl/Cak7d

Here is a tentative program (details subject to change):

MAIN HALL
5:00: Viewing of “In the Shadow of Words” Featuring Le Trio Joubran and poetry by Mahmoud Darwish
6:00: Live art by Islamic Relief USA's Ali Hussain (the completed piece will be available for auction)
7:00: "Legally Homeless" movie trailer featuring Mohammed “ Mo” Amer
7:30: Live display of Palestinian fashions (available for purchase)
8:00: Main program with debka by Forsaan El Arab, presentations by Islamic Relief and UNRWA, comedic stylings of "Allah Made Me Funny" star Mohammed Amer, and music by Al-Israa.

FOOD COURT: Open 5-7:45 p.m.
Food and desserts from Jerusalem Restaurant and the U.S. Palestinian Women Assembly will be available for purchase.

BAZAAR: Open 5-7:45 p.m.
Bazaar featuring Palestinian goods available for purchase, and a kids' corner with activities, including face paint, debka training, a 'pen pal' station, coloring, henna.

IN THE HALL: Open 5-7:45 p.m.
Browse through a photo gallery, including photos taken by Islamic Relief USA's Ridwan Adhami while he was in Palestine this past July. See first-hand some of the textiles and drawings made by beneficiaries of the programs you help support (thank you to Islamic Relief Palestine-West Bank for providing these). And, learn more about Islamic Relief USA and stop by to say "hi" by visiting our booth.

For more information about Langley High School, visit http://www.fcps.edu/LangleyHS

Questions? Call 703-370-7202 or send an email to eventsoutheast@irusa.org.

You can also contact:
Belkacem Nahi: 703-370-7242, bnahi@irusa.org

See you there insha'Allah :) External Event Url