Muslim Culture

Dianne Roe presents Hebron glassmaker Emad Al Natsheh

Handmade glass making in the city of Hebron is one of the ancient traditional industries in which the city is known and its history goes back hundreds of years.

Emad Al Natsheh is a master artisan and co-owner of the renowned Hebron Glass and Ceramics Factory in the West Bank. He is part of a multi-generational Palestinian family that has kept the ancient, 300-year-old Phoenician free-blowing glass technique alive in Hebron. STIC member Dianne Roe will introduce Emad and give some background of the situation in Hebron Al Khalil today.

Jamal Malik | Ramadan: Reflections on El-Mira

Chemung County Democratic Committee Chair Jamal Malik speaks to protesters at a rally to save federal safety net programs on March 31, 2025.

Al Hajj Jamal Abdul-Malik was born and raised in Elmira NY as a 5th generation member of the Wilbur J. and Beatrice Reid family. Brought up in the traditions of the AME Zion Church, he accepted Islam in October 1972 at the young age of 19.  He was introduced to Islam at Farmingdale State University … Read more

Community Documentation Workshop Screening

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and The Park Church present: A Community Documentation Workshop Screening Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM Come meet the community creators at The Park Church – 208 West Gray St. – Elmira This screening features four short documentaries made by local community organizations. The Community Documentation … Read more

Interfaith Potluck Dinner

Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes and the Southern Tier Interfaith Coalition (STIC) invite you to attend our Interfaith Potluck Dinner. All are welcome! Meal followed by Interfaith Jeopardy. Imam Zaman Marwat, host. Friday May 12 at 6 PM. Bring a vegetarian dish to pass. For more information call or text 607-731-3858. Email Imam Marwat … Read more

Highlights of Muslim Culture

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The Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes in association with the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Presents: Highlights of Muslim Culture Sunday November 6, 2022 from 2PM-5PM, 499 Hickory Grove Road, Horseheads, New York 1484. Cuisine We will take you on a culinary experience of a lifetime! Learn how to prepare and taste … Read more