Al Burda Podcast | Islamic Arts & Culture | Powered by afikra

About Al Burda Podcast | Islamic Arts & Culture | Powered by afikra

This podcast series features long-form conversations with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival – a festival dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth that promotes creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fosters critical discourse between experts, institutions, and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

Publisher

afikra

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Dec 2021

Latest episode

2 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2022

   Seif El Rashidi | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, we talked to architectural historian and director of The Barakat Trust Seif El Rashidi about heritage projects, community engagement, and cultural preservation in the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

2. 

   22 Feb 2022

   DIDI Dean Hani Asfour | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, we talked to Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation Hani Asfour about how design plays a key role in portraying culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

3. 

   8 Feb 2022

   SMA Director Manal Ataya | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, we talked to the Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority H.E. Manal Ataya about the role of museums in Sharjah in promoting culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

4. 

   25 Jan 2022

   Performer Rashed al Nuaimi | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, we talked to the Emirati performer and actor Rashed Al Nuaimi about the role of theatre in promoting the culture of the Islamic world. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

5. 

   3 Jan 2022

   Sufi Dancer Rana Gorgani | Al Burda Podcast

   Sufi dance master Rana Gorgani joined the #AlBurdaPodcast to talk about symbolism in dance and Sufi dancing as a form of expression. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

6. 

   21 Dec 2021

   CEO of Emirates Literature Foundation Isobel Abulhoul | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, Isobel Abulhoul discussed the role of the Emirates Literature Foundation in maintaining literature’s status as a cornerstone of culture and in promoting literature in the region. Isobel Abulhoul OBE, is the CEO and Trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation. Isobel Abulhoul came to Dubai in 1968 and co-founded Magrudy’s, a bookshop chain, in 1975. In 2008, she was founding director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

7. 

   20 Dec 2021

   Professor Kishwar Rizvi | Al Burda Podcast

   Yale Professor Kishwar Rizvi discussed the the architectural elements of the "transnational mosque" as well as the role of the cultural institutions in impacting society through Islamic art. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

8. 

   17 Dec 2021

   Anghami Co-founder Eddy Maroun | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, Eddy Maroun discussed the role of the Anghami in promoting music of the Islamic world and his work and perspective given his role at Anghami, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

9. 

   15 Dec 2021

   Composer and Singer Faraj Abyad | Al Burda Podcast

   In this episode, Faraj Abyad talked about poetry and classical Arabic and played selected songs, as part of Al Burda Podcast series, powered by afikra. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

10. 

    13 Dec 2021

    HE Minister Noura Al Kaabi | Al Burda Podcast

    In this episode, H.E. Noura Al Kaabi discussed the role of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth in promoting Islamic arts and culture in the UAE, among youth. She also talked about the origin, evolution, and genesis of Al Burda. The episode focused on the diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture from different lenses and what can be expected at the festival this year. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna (https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/%E2%80%8E), afikra Edited by: Ramzi Ramman Theme music: The Loyalty of the Poet by Faraj Abyad | Performance was commissioned by MetLiveArts &  The Metropolitan Museum of Art" About Al Burda Podcast: Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp (https://www.afikra.com/rsvp) Follow Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/afikra/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/afikra_/) (@afikra_) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official/%E2%80%8E) - Twitter  (https://twitter.com/afikra) Support www.afikra.com/support (https://www.afikra.com/support) About afikra:‎ afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com (https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/6ed0c818-6cf3-428a-b99a-2bfa8685e409/shows/17b75121-ba58-4c0e-9bcf-b984f85d664d/episodes/cd408748-e90a-499b-a32b-9e61651fb790/afikra.com) Al Burda Podcast, powered by afikra,  is a series long-form conversation with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival - the festival from the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. Al Burda is a multidisciplinary platform run by the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture, through promoting creativity and experimentation in Islamic art practices and fostering critical discourse between experts, institutions and communities on the past, present and future of Islamic culture.

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