SHARJAH, 24th July, 2013 (WAM) -- Aiming to present the diverse and multi-dimensional facets of Islam, the ongoing Ramadan & Eid Fair in Sharjah is hosting a series of lectures by renowned scholars and practitioners every Thursday.
The religious lectures form an essential part of the fair, which features shopping, entertainment, cultural and amusement activities appealing to visitors of all age groups and cultural backgrounds. It began at Expo Centre Sharjah on July 18th and will run until August 10th.
On July 25th, the first Thursday since its opening, the fair will host Shaikh Zafarul Hasan Madni, who will deliver a lecture in Urdu. Other scholars who are taking part in the series include Dr. Al Shaikh Mohammed Ghaith Al Ghaith (in Arabic), Al Shaikh Ehab Nadir (in English) and Al Shaikh Eisa Jaffer (in Tagalog).
"Ramadan is a month of devotion and peace. Through the lectures every Ramadan, we take the faithful on a blessed journey, helping them purify their souls and practice self-sacrifice. This year, we have lined up a series of lectures in different languages, beginning with Shaikh Zafarul Hasan Madni?s Urdu speech," said Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, Director-General, Expo Centre Sharah.
The show is open for visitors from 8.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m. during Ramadan and on weekends (Thursdays & Fridays) from 8.30 p.m. to 2 a.m.. During Eid holidays, the visiting hours are from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is free.
Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2013.
