Film screening of documentary “Women of Islam - Veiling and Seclusion.” Produced and Directed by Farheen Umar - the director will be in attendance for Q&A after the screening.
*this is a FREE event open to ALL women. Bring a snack and drink to share.
Filmmaker Farheen Umar explores veiling in Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and USA to uncover the roots and practices of veiling in different Muslim societies. The documentary breaks stereotypes and commonly held notions about women in Islam.
View the trailer: http://youtu.be/1FPyV0teFfE
***This is a ladies only event please, as we will be discussing sensitive matters.
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Added by Felena Hanson on February 19, 2013