Middle East and Islamic Studies {College of Behavioral & Social Sciences and College of Humanities}

Activities

Persian Mystical Sufi Trance and Sema

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On November 10, 2009, MEIS was proud to co-sponsor the mystical, musical event "Sufism: A Muslim's Mystic Journey," with the World Music and Dance Program. Thanks to the collaboration of MEIS Professors Mehdi Rajabzadeh and Hafez Modirzadeh, the performance brought to campus acclaimed artists Shirzad Sharif, Pezham Akhavass, and Aziz Abatiello. This event was featured in the November 19 issue of the Golden Gate [X]press. >>read the full article here

 

Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California Field Trip

On Sept. 10th and 12th of 2009,  students of the Islam: Interpretation and Practice course (MEIS301 / ANTH318.01) with Professor Mehdi Rajabzadeh participated in a field trip to an Islamic Center in Oakland, CA. A number of students brought their friends and family members along to the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC).  >>more

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