DC MWC & Center DC: Ramadan Iftar and Open Mic Night 2024

DC Muslim Writers Collective

DC Muslim Writers Collective &amp; Center DC are so excited to have you join our fifth annual Ramadan iftar and open mic night!

Busboys and Poets

Join us for a high-vibes evening of community building, vibrant literary traditions, and sharing diverse Muslim voices this blessed Ramadan! Hosted by Marjan Naderi...poet, performer, educator, D.C. Youth Poet Laureat, 7x National Poetry Slam Master Our theme for this event is: Liberation Stories.What does liberation mean to you? How are you liberating yourself and others during a historic time of oppression in the world? Does liberation start with the mind and heart? Come share your stories of liberation. Poets, musicians, comedians, and storytellers of all kinds are welcome to share with us at this special event. Step up to the mic and immerse yourself in a tapestry of voices, each weaving tales of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of liberation. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a budding poet, this event welcomes all to celebrate the beauty of change and liberation through the lens of Muslim voices and human experiences. If you'd like to perform, <a href="https://forms.gle/Y2bZTsZnTPdcq3Me7" title="https://forms.gle/Y2bZTsZnTPdcq3Me7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please sign up using this form</a>. Please note:<ul><li>The event is open to the public. All are welcome to enjoy the blessed time of Ramadan while building community and sharing stories! Share with your friends, family, and colleagues.</li><li>Your ticket includes a halal iftar meal, entertainment, and the lovely Busboys &amp; Poets eventroom reserved just for us. Vegan &amp; gluten free options available.</li><li>This is a limited seating event. No tickets will be sold at the door in order to make sure we can properly plan ahead for all our guests.</li><li>Seating will be based on a first come, first seated basis. Seats cannot be saved for anyone who hasn’t arrived if people are waiting at the door for a seat.</li><li>Prayer space and time will be available for maghrib and isha prayers.</li><li>The original event date was March 16 but was changed to March 24. Apologies for any inconvenience!</li></ul> Come be a part of this creative and thought-provoking evening, where stories ignite, hearts connect, and souls transform. Let your words be the catalyst for change, as we gather to share, listen, and inspire one another, inshAllah! 🎤✨

<h3>About Your Organizers:</h3> <a href="https://centerdc.org/" title="https://centerdc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center DC</a>Center DC is a community made up of an eclectic group of folks practicing and exploring Islam who gather and strive together to get closer to God: one relationship at a time. On an annual basis, we host hundreds and hundreds of gatherings in The District for more than 4,000 individuals, mainly from DC, MD and VA. Each event and program is an opportunity for you to learn, reflect, listen, and share with others. No matter where you are at in your spiritual journey, you are welcome exactly as you are to join us and grow from your starting point.<a href="http://www.muslimwriterscollective.org/" title="http://www.muslimwriterscollective.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Muslim Writers Collective</a>The Muslim Writers Collective has been creating space for diverse Muslim voices &amp; vibrant literacy traditions across the U.S. since 2014. Our signature event, a monthly open mic, has been running since January 2014, drawing thousands of attendees and hundreds of first time performers - poets, journalists, comedians, musicians, and storytellers. We also host story slams and run workshops and partner with local organizations and publications to support our community. We've been featured in Vice, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, The Daily Beast, and more. Follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/muslimwriterscollective/" title="https://instagram.com/muslimwriterscollective/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://fb.com/muslimwriterscollective" title="http://fb.com/muslimwriterscollective" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, join our <a href="http://eepurl.com/b9jxvj" title="http://eepurl.com/b9jxvj" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">listserve</a>, or <a href="mailto:hello@muslimwriterscollective.org" title="mailto:hello@muslimwriterscollective.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">email us</a> directly to reach out. ✨🎤 Find chapters: @muslimwriterscollective About Your Host: <a href="https://www.marjanxpoet.com/" title="https://www.marjanxpoet.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marjan Nederi</a>Marjan is an Afghan-American poet, performer, and educator based in Washington, D.C. As the former D.C. Youth Poet Laureate (2020), Naderi is a seven-time National Poetry Slam Master. Her work has been featured throughout American media including The Washington Post, NPR, NBC News, and more. In 2020, Marjan’s writing was honored by The National YoungArts Foundation and was nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Award. Her first chapbook, Bloodline, was released and sold out shortly after. Marjan’s poetry is now featured in curricula including Fairfax County Public Schools, Bryant University, The University of Virginia, The University of Wisconsin Madison, and L.M.S. Voice. As an educator, Naderi has facilitated writing workshops and crafted curriculums across the nation. She is the founder of The Washington International Academy Library and now works to establish libraries across the U.S. as a student of The University of Virginia.