Dar Waraqa: Interactive Readings

In collaboration with Dar Waraqa, this Ramadan we are offering four different interactive readings for children ages 6 and above to ignite the spirit of storytelling. The books being read are; Sharshoob, Noor Noor, Aklana from Makkah, and Henna’a Al-Eid.

Ages: 6+ 

Sharshoob by Author, Leen Idress 

Activity: Make Your Own Sock Puppet!

Wednesday, February 25 

First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am

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Noor Noor by Dr. Shireen Aljifry

Activity: Fanoos Noor 

Friday, February 27

First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am

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Aklana Min Makkah   

Activity: Makkawi Recipe Card

Sunday, March 1 

First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am

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Henna’a Al Eid by Dr. Amal Al Aboud

Activity: Henna Activity Booklet & Colouring

Friday, March 6 

First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am

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Naqsh Workshop: Geometric Journey 

Inspired by the book “Rehlah Zaghrafeya,” this workshop invites children to a geometric journey where kids explore geometric patterns used in Hijazi architecture, deconstruct it using tracing paper and shape analysis, and finally designing their own. The session is led by Sahrish Ali & Hadeel Bahjatt in collaboration with Al-Mohtarif Publishing House.

Ages: 9 – 13

Dates and time:

Thursday, February 26  10:30pm – 1:30am

Saturday, February 28 10:30pm-1:30am

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Naqsh Workshop: Traditional Foil Engravings

Inspired by the book “Nqush Min Thahab,” this workshop allows children to engrave different traditional patterns onto foil to create a decorative ornament. The session is led by Bashayer Halawani & Hadeel Felemban in collaboration with Al-Mohtarif Publishing House.

Ages: 8 – 12

Dates and time:

Thursday, March 5

First Session: 10:00pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:30am

Saturday, March 7

First Session: 10:00pm-11:30pm 

Second Session: 12:00am-1:30am

Register Here!