The Center for Islamic Civilization Studies

Call for Paper The Mediterranean Islands in Ancient and Medieval History (Influence and Affect)

Seminars and conferences from: (10/18/2023)

to: (10/19/2023)

The conference is organized by the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies and the Alexandria and Mediterranean Research Center (Alex Med) affiliated with the Academic Research Sector- Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Ornamental Design in Islamic Arts

Workshops from: (8/2/2023)

to: (8/13/2023)

The Center in cooperation with the BA- Children’s Library is organizing a workshop on “Ornamental Design in Islamic Arts”. The workshop is presented by Dr. Hebatallah Hijazi, Graphic Designer at the Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, from Wednesday, 2 August 2 to Sunday, 13 August 2023 (twice a week) from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Children's Library.

Encyclopedia of the Islamic Orient – A Scientific and Cognitive Achievement in Islamic History and Civilization

Lectures from: (6/19/2023)

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies organizes a lecture entitled “Encyclopedia of the Islamic Orient – A Scientific and Cognitive Achievement in Islamic History and Civilization”, delivered by Prof. Abdul-Hamid Hammouda, Professor of Islamic History and Civilization, and former Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Fayoum University. It is held on Monday, 19 June 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, in the BACC Delegates Hall.

The Evolution of the Urban and Architectural Character in Egypt during the Late 19th and 20th Centuries

Lectures from: (5/11/2023)

The BA Center is organizing a lecture entitled “The Evolution of the Urban and Architectural Character in Egypt during the Late 19th and 20th Centuries” delivered by Dr. Ahmed Sedky Expert of Architectural and Urban Heritage, on Thursday, 11 May 2023; 1:00-300 pm. The lecture will be held in the Auditorium Hall, BA main building.

Reviving Islamic Architectural Heritage: Bayt Yakan as a Model

Lectures from: (3/16/2023)

The Center is organizing a lecture entitled “Reviving Islamic Architectural Heritage: Bayt Yakan as a Model”, delivered by Prof. Alaa El-Habashi, Professor of Architecture and Heritage Conservation, and Head of the Architectural Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University. It is held on Thursday, 16 March 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, in the Auditorium Hall, BA Main Entrance.

“The Arab “Islamic” City”

Lectures from: (2/9/2023)

The Center organizes a lecture entitled “The Arab “Islamic” City: Between the Genesis of Urbanism and the Historiography of a Concept”, delivered by Prof. Nezar AlSayyad, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Architecture, Planning, and Urban History at the University of California, Berkeley. The lecture will take place on Thursday, 9 February 2023, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, in the Auditorium Hall, BA Main Entrance.

“Ottoman Scientific Heritage” Seminar and Book Launch

Seminars and conferences from: (12/14/2022)

The Center in cooperation with Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation, organizes a seminar and book launch entitled “Ottoman Scientific Heritage”, delivered by Prof. Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu.The Seminar is held on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, in the BACC Delegates Hall.

Unity and Diversity in Islamic Art Seminar

Seminars and conferences from: (11/18/2022)

The BA Center for Islamic Civilization Studies, in cooperation with the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, organizes a seminar entitled “Unity and Diversity in Islamic Art”. This seminar coincides with the celebration of the International Day of Islamic Art corresponding to November 18 of each year, which is the day approved by UNESCO as an international day for introducing Islamic arts.The symposium will be held on Monday, 21 November 2022, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrin

The Remaining Evidence of the Andalusian Civilization- Sinnari House

Seminars and conferences from: (10/30/2022)

The Center, in cooperation with the Spanish Cultural Center (Instituto Cervantes), organized a seminar entitled “The Remaining Evidence of the Andalusian Civilization” on Sunday, 30 October 2022 at Sinnari House affiliated to the BA Cultural Outreach Sector, in Cairo.

“The Remaining Evidence of the Andalusian Civilization”

Seminars and conferences from: (10/23/2022)

to: (10/30/2022)

The Center, in cooperation with the Spanish Cultural Center (Instituto Cervantes), organized a seminar entitled “The Remaining Evidence of the Andalusian Civilization” on Sunday, 23 October 2022, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center, Delegates Hall.

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