List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-09-19

Beyond Persia Presents MOHSEN NAMJOO

September 19th 2008

Museum of Contemprary Arts, San Diego at La Jolla

Sherwood Auditorium

San Diego



www.beyondpersia.org for tickets.



Doors: 7pm

Performance: 8PM



Post show reception with the artist for VIP ticket holders

10PM - Midnight.

"Get Out of Iraq! Stay Out of Iran!" Vigil & Demonstration
Friday, September 19 2008 @ 04:30 PM
Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto

Iraq Moratorium - Monthly Action to Stop the War - "Human Billboard" Vigil - Troops Home Now!

Please join Peninsula Peace and Justice Center to oppose the ongoing occupation of Iraq and the drumbeats for war on Iran. We will create a "human billboard" by holding antiwar signs and banners, and encourage evening commuters to actively oppose the war. This action is part of the Iraq Moratorium project, a monthly series of actions demanding an end to the war. On the third Friday of each month, local peace groups are taking the time to show our President, Congress, and candidates that our troops must be brought home, now!

For more information on PPJC and this action, or for more information on ongoing local vigils, call 650-326-8837 or visit www.PeaceandJustice.org. Sign the Iraq Moratorium pledge and get involved with the campaign at www.iraqmoratorium.org.

This event is sponsored by Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, Event URL: http://www.PeaceandJustice.org/

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful



شب خیز که عاشقان به شب رازکنند

گرد در و بام دوست پرواز کنند

هرجاکه دری بود به شب دربندند

الا در دوست را که شب باز کنند







Highlights

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Bonyad: Special program for Laylat al-Qadr

Dr. Bazaie, بازنگری و ارزیابی ارزشهای الهی--انسانی از دیدگاه قرآن





Human Dignity Day - Serve the homeless, September 20th. http://www.rahima. org/



ICCNC: Dr. Sachadina, Special Laylat al-Qadr Programs, Thurs Sept 18th

ICCNC: Dr. Sachadina, Special Laylat al-Qadr Programs, Sat Sept 20th

Special Youth Program - Lecture after Iftar by Dr. Ayazifar

ICCNC: Dr. Iravani, Sun Sept 21st





Program for Friday September 19, 2008

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GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Bazaie

TOPIC: بازنگری و ارزیابی ارزشهای الهی--انسانی از دیدگاه قرآن





LOCATION: One West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

Roosevelt Room (Q-80)

http://www.ci. campbell. ca.us/Recreation /downloads/ CCCdirmap4email. pdf

http://www.bonyadto whid.org/ CCCMap.pdf







SCHEDULE:

Time Description

7:30 Prayer & Quran
8:00 Iftar/Dinner
8:45 Dua/Munajat
9:00 Guest Speaker
10:30 Dua' Joshan-e Kabeer

11:00 End of Program





Dr. Mohammad Bagher Bazaei attended various theological and Islamic

seminaries (Hausehay-e Elmiaya) in Iran since childhood and graduated

from the National University of Iran in the field of Political and

Social Science with an emphasis on Islamic studies in

1978. Bazaei obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1991 (in

conjunction with UC Berkeley) with strong emphasis on the religious

studies and Islamic theology, history, and civilization. He has been

teaching, lecturing, and conducting research on the subjects of

"Islam and political development, " "Classical and modern Islamic

Political Thought," "Comparative Religions and Judeo-Christian and

Islamic Theology," and sociology of religion at the University of

California and other institutions. Dr. Bazaei is also a speaker and lecturer at the IMAN Foundation.





Upcoming Programs

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September 19: Dr. Mohammad Bagher Bazaie, بازنگری و ارزیابی ارزشهای الهی--انسانی از دیدگاه قرآن

September 26: Mr. Hamid Entezam, Successful fasting, روزه داری کامیاب









Community Announcements *

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Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC)

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www.iccnc.org



· Ramadan 1429/2008 Announcement and Program Information

· Ramadan 1429/2008 Timetable and Program Schedule English Version or Farsi Version

Thursday September 18: Magrib Prayer, Iftar, Lecture by Dr. Sachadina (English/Farsi) , Du`a, and Special Laylat al-Qadr Programs

Friday September 19: Friday Prayer at 1:30PM, Magrib Prayer, Iftar, Lecture by Dr. Sachadina

Saturday September 20: Magrib Prayer, Iftar, Lecture by Dr. Sachadina (English/Farsi) , Du`a, and Special Laylat al-Qadr Programs

Special Youth Program - Lecture after Iftar by Dr. Babak Ayazifar, U.C. Berkeley Professor. Childcare and program for children will also be available.

Sunday September 21: Magrib Prayer, Iftar, and Lecture by Dr. Iravani (Farsi/English)

Dr. Sachadina, Special Guest Lecturer Sept. 18, 19, and 20

Lecture Topic: "The Qur'an and Ahlul-Bayt: The Two Sources of Guidance in Islam"



Born in Tanzania, Abdulaziz Sachedina is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. He earned his BA degrees from Aligarh Muslim University in India and Ferdowsi University in Iran, and MA/PhD degrees from the University of Toronto. Dr. Sachedina has been a visiting professor at Wilfrid Laurier, Waterloo and McGill Universities in Canada, Haverford College and the University of Jordan, Amman. He has lectured widely in East Africa, India, Pakistan, Europe, and the Middle East. Professor Sachedina is a core member of the "Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism" project in the CSIS Preventive Diplomacy program and a key contributor to the program's efforts to link religion to universal human needs and values in the service of peace-building. He has also authored many books.

Dr. Ahmad Iravani
Lecture Topic: Interpretation of Surah 11, Houd, Special Guest Lecturer Sept. 21 to 29

Iravani is a professor at Mofid University in Qom, Shi`ite Islam's theological learning center in Iran. He has earned the highest post-doctoral degrees possible in traditional Islamic jurisprudence (called Ijtihad). He also served as head of his university's School of Philosophy while also teaching Islamic economics, law, logic and philosophy at several other Iranian universities. Currently, Mr. Iravani is teaching and studying for his Doctoral degree in western philosophy at Catholic University in Washington DC.For more information visit http://law.cua. edu/conference/ iravani.cfm.

· Toastmasters at ICCNC - Regular Meetings on Saturday at 10:30-12:00 Noon



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