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Islamic Relief and Zain Bhikha presentThe Art of Creative ExpressionIslamic Relief Worldwide has teamed up with international singer and songwriter Zain Bhikha to offer a series of one-day workshops around the country for young people. Students will have the opportunity to watch Zain Bhikha demonstrate his skills, learn and practise techniques for writing stories, poems, and songs, and think about their lives and those of others from different perspectives. Islamic Relief believes there are four main elements that can be used to help bridge barriers that exist between Muslims and others: History; Religion; Culture and Art. Within the South African Muslim community these cultural aspects are either viewed as being not allowed, or only allowed within strict parameters. There are no current Islamic platforms that allow Muslim youth to learn about the arts in various forms. The programme offers an ideal opportunity to involve young people in cultural aspects such as song writing, poetry, and the written word. Workshops are highly interactive and promise to be great fun. The target group is Grades 8 to 10.Workshop dates Johannesburg: Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2008 (08:30-16:30) Suliman Nana memorial centre, Foyle Avenue, Crosby. Pretoria: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2008 (08:30-16:30) Halima hall, 421 Van den Heever street, Erasmia. Durban: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June 2008 (08:30-16:30) Keel Road Islamic Centre, 104 Keal road, Sydenham. Cape Town: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2008 (08:30-16:30) Country manor hall, cnr Schaapkraal rd and Boom street. For registration details or media interviews please contact: Mohammed Ziyaad Hassen Tel: +27 (0) 11 836 1054; Fax: +27 (0) 11 836 1055 Cell: +27 (0) 72 390 5988; Email: mzhassen@islamic-relief.co.za Islamic Relief Worldwide - South Africa Inspired by Islamic values, Islamic Relief will be a worldwide role model in: * assisting individuals, groups and institutions to develop safe and caring communities * helping the poor and suffering to enjoy self reliance with dignity * making it possible for those who wish to support others reach those who need their help To achieve this, we will raise funds, build partnerships and communicate key messages as we: * work to mitigate disasters, prepare for their occurrence and respond by providing relief and rehabilitation * promote sustainable development through programmes in education, health & nutrition, water & sanitation and income generation advocate on behalf of the poor and suffering We will do all this without regard to race, gender or belief, and without expecting anything in return. “And they feed, for the love of Allah, the indigent, the orphan, and the captive,- (Saying),"We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks.” (Qura’an Surah 76 verses 8-9) Reg No 2004/025107/08 043-357 NPO Johannesburg: 1st floor, 57 Mint Road, Fordsburg Tel: (011) 836 1054 Cape Town: Betw 6 & 7 Ave, facing Klipfontein Rd, Belgravia Tel: (021) 699 0375 Durban: 1st floor, 169 Brickfield Road, Overport Tel: (031) 208 2838 Islamic Relief South Africa is an approved Public Benefit Organization: PBO 930018104 Banking details Islamic Relief South Africa Standard Bank Acc No: 005318459 Branch: Fordsburg Br Code: 005205 
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