Welcome Ramadan Celebration at the Museum of the Moving Image

Sun Feb 23, 2025
2:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Location:
Museum of the Moving Image
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Immerse yourself in the joyful spirit of Ramadan and attend a digital animation workshop inspired by the rich traditions of the holiday. Guests are also welcome to receive a henna design, read a book in the museum's storytime nook, or create a video greeting card using a green screen.

At 4pm, visitors are invited to watch a screening of Nausheen Dadabhoy’s 2022 documentary, An Act of Worship, followed by a panel discussion about the film and the state of representation of Muslims in media.

Schedule of events:

2–3pm: Digital animation workshop for ages 12 and up. Sign up online in advance. (Digital Learning Suite)

2–4pm: Henna designs, storytime book nook and green screen activity (Digital Learning Suite). Sign up online in advance for a henna design.

4–6 pm: Film screening of An Act of Worship, followed by a panel discussion (Bartos Screening Room). Purchase tickets in advance.

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