In 2007, Parliament designated October as Islamic History Month Canada, to celebrate Muslims’ and Islamic civilizations’ intellectual, scientific, and cultural contributions. To celebrate Islamic History Month, Noor will be showing the BBC documentary
The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
Award-winning writer Aminatta Forna tells the story of legendary Timbuktu and its long-hidden legacy of hundreds of thousands of ancient manuscripts.
The screening will be followed by discussion.
Date: Wednesday October 5, 2016
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Lower Social Room, Noor Cultural Centre
Admission: No charge