Marhaba Event Series

Al-Bustan has launched a new series for Arabic speakers and Arabic learners to meet and practice their language skills. Each event features an Arab chef and has a unique theme. The Marhaba Series is FREE but registration is required!This series is co-sponsored by Saint Mary's Hamilton Village with the support of the Middle East Center at Penn.All events are held Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm at St Mary's Parish Hall in West Philadelphia. Click here to learn about the events held so far.

Marhaba 1: Poetry Open Mic  - December 11, 2018

Poetry by Ahmad Almallah, Afaq Mahmoud, Mona Hagmagid, Rawad Wehbe, Yasser Allaham, and othersDinner prepared by Chef Osama Herkal


Marhaba 2: Dabkeh - January 29, 2019

Dabkeh with Ibrahim MiariMezze by Chef Amina Aliako


Marhaba 3: Film Screening - February 26, 2019

Film screening of SoufraDinner by Chef Asmaa Diab


Marhaba 4: Quizzo - March, 19 2019

Quizzo in Arabic and EnglishDinner by Chef Halima Benayad


Marhaba 5: An Immigrant Alphabet* - April 30, 2019

Readings from the book America Border Culture Dreamer and discussion in Arabic and English with students from An Immigrant AlphabetMulti-ethnic dinner prepared by families of the students*made possible with support from The Philadelphia Foundation - ON THE TABLE 

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