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+
- Wednesday, February 25
Story: Sharshoob by Author, Leen Idress
Activity: Make Your Own Sock Puppet!
First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm
Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am
- Friday, February 27
Story: Noor Noor by Dr. Shireen Aljifry
Activity: Fanoos Noor
First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm
Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am
- Sunday, March 1
Story: Aklana Min Makkah
Activity: Makkawi Recipe Card
First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm
Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am
- Friday, March 6
Story: Henna’a Al Eid by Dr. Amal Al Aboud
Activity: Henna Activity Booklet & Colouring
First Session: 10:30pm-11:30pm
Second Session: 12:00am-1:00am
Register for your preferred session Here!
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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
Register for your perferred session Here!
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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 for your perferred session Here!