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Celebrating the Work and Life of Saadi Shirazi: A Night of Lectures and Music

  • Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) 1433 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612 (map)

Lectures by renowned scholars Dr. Abdulkarim Soroush and Robert Abdul Hayy Darr on the life and poetry of Saadi followed by a musical performance by Sarbang Ensemble based on Saadii’s poetry in Persian with English translations and explanations.

Sarbang Ensemble - Sirvan Manhoubi: Composer & Oud player, Abolhassan Mokhtabad: Singer & Director, Joshua Mellinger: Percussion, Basma Edrees: Violin, Misha Khaliklov: Cello, Ava Nazar: Piano

Later Event: February 12
Basma & Ava violin and piano concert