Crossroad of Religions
Three Chaplains: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military support and defend the religious rights of all service members. But their leadership sparks accusations of disloyalty and even disapproval from within their own communities. Resisting calls to blend in, the chaplains fight to maintain a balanced devotion to Islam, the Constitution and the military. They fully embrace their Muslim identities while in uniform and show what a diverse U.S. Armed Forces really looks like.
The Screening of the film will begin at 5:30 pm and will be followed by a panel at approximately 6:30 pm. The Iftar meal, as part of the breaking of the fast for Ramadan, will begin at approximately 8:00 pm.
Left Behind: A Conversation About Israel-Palestine
Join an enlightening discussion on the intricate complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict in our event titled "Left Behind." Our guest speaker, Seham Kfafi, a dedicated human rights activist and Ph.D. student at the University of Notre Dame, brings a wealth of experience in spreading awareness about activism, mental health, and the socio-economic implications of conflict, with particular focus on the religious dimensions inherent in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Facilitated by Mohamed Salah, a first-year Master of Global Affairs student and former Open Source Intelligence Journalist, the session aims to cultivate an inclusive dialogue where participants can explore various perspectives, share insights, and critically examine the complexities surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Global Religious Observances Calendar
Religious literacy and cultural awareness are important skills. It’s helpful to know about the traditions and celebrations that are important to students and colleagues so you can provide accommodations and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
With that in mind, the Ansari Institute maintains this calendar of global religious observances. We want it to be a helpful resource for your university or workplace. Please use it as a resource to build awareness and promote inclusion and representation.
About the Ansari Institute
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion is dedicated to studying, learning from, and collaborating with religious communities worldwide. A vital part of the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs, the Ansari Institute embraces wide-ranging work, including research, teaching, outreach, and interaction with religious communities, faith and civic leaders, academics and journalists, and the general public.
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