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Conversation Salon's
This session will focus on xenophobia and white America’s fear of Arab Americans and Muslims. Its a potluck.

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Observe breaking of the fast and join the Turkish community for dinner as part of Ramadan observances. Free and open to the public

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Join the Turkish Community Center of Pittsburgh for breaking the fast as part of Ramadan observances. Free dinner and cultural/dialogue exchange

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In celebration Ramadan, the Turkish Cultural Center of Pittsburgh and the Intercultural Dialogue Group of University of Pittsburgh are hosting their annual Iftar Dinner Tent. The community is invited to join them for the breaking of the fast and dinner at the Iftar Dinner Tent, a Ramadan tradition that they carry from Turkey to Pittsburgh. The dinners are free and open to all.

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Each year during the month of Ramadan, the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh invites the greater Pittsburgh community to join their members in breaking their fast and recognizing those in Pittsburgh that have contributed to bridging relations between communities in our beautiful city. The Islamic Center is pleased to have as their featured speaker, Ihsan Bagby. Dr. Bagby is Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky. His research for the last 10 years has focused on Muslims in America. He is a board member on the Council of Islamic Relations.

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Educators are invited to attend dinner and a book discussion on Behind the Beautiful Forevers, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Boo. Boo explores how Muslims, Hindus, and Christians sharing a slum in India's financial capital, Mumbai, have been dealing with the daily implications of global change, intensifying inequality, and repeated efforts to incite religious conflict. Shortlisted for numerous prizes, the book recently won the 2012 National Book Award for Nonfiction.

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Jadaliyya is an independent ezine produced by ASI (Arab Studies Institute), the umbrella organization that produces Arab Studies Journal, Tadween Publishing, FAMA, and Quilting Point, and Tadween Publishing.

Jadaliyya provides a unique source of insight and critical analysis that combines local knowledge, scholarship, and advocacy with an eye to audiences in the United States, the Arab world, and beyond. The site currently publishes posts both in Arabic and in English.

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Indonesia Inquiry provides resources and current commentary concerning the country of Indonesia and her people, politics, economy, cultures, etc.

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Join Conflict Kitchen for a special five-course Persian meal prepared by our chef with special guests, under the tent, for dinner conversation about Iranian life, culture, and politics.

To make a reservation email info@conflictkitchen.org include the number of people attending, dietary restrictions, and your phone number. Conflict Kitchen will get back to you to confirm your reservation. Seating is limited.
Price: $45 per person
*BYOB

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The Humanities Center at the University of Pittsburgh is with a focus on “Pakistan/Sri Lanka: The Military In Humanity,” with a keynote address by Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa and contributions from discussants Ms. Frederica Jansz and Dr. Arjuna Parakrama, chaired by Professor Susan Z Andrade.

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