what’s on today
THURSDAY
ICS presents ‘Maahi Ve’: The Indian Cultural Society presents ‘Maahi Ve’ with India’s Richa Sharma, top most playback singer, live performer and Prithvi Gandharva, co-singer, Anchor A. A. Khan today 7 pm at American International School, AIS Auditorium, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait. For details contact Ph Nos: 66550065, 97428028, 55529133, 97984603 and WhatsApp: 99709495, 94450833, 66615050. email: ics.kuwait@gmail.com — web www.icskuwait.org
Arabic courses at AWARE: “We are pleased to announce that registration for the Summer I Arabic courses Schedule (April 9-May 20, 2017) has started at the AWARE Center.
We will offer beginner’s weekday evening & weekend morning courses.
AWARE Members are eligible for a 20% discount off each course & group registration of 5 or more will be eligible for a 10% discount off the course. For all course details & registration, please visit: www.aware.com.kw/class.aspx
For more details, do not hesitate to contact us by email: info@aware.com. kw or call: 65523746
‘Fresh’ at Dar Al Funoon: Dar Al Funoon is presenting exhibition titled ‘Fresh’ by Karim Ghidinelli until April 22
Karim Ghidinelli was born in Brescia, Italy. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, GA. He has widely exhibited in the United States of America and Europe. For the third time, Ghidinelli will present his most recent work at Dar Al Funoon. Karim lives and works in New York, USA.
Artist’s statement: Fresh, as in renewed, innovative and free. Freshness as the liberation from stagnant and redundant policies and tendencies. Fresh as positive, peaceful and meaningful evolution. In this ever certain world of absolute truths and populist totalitarianism. I offer no answer, merely the honesty of my journey, my reflections and dilemmas, I’d rather continue to ask, than attempt an overly simplistic answer.
Gallery hours Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 4:00-8:00 pm. Saturday: by appointment. Getting To The Gallery A1-Watiah, Behbehani Compound, House No. 28. For further information call +965 2243 3183. website: www.daralfunoon-kwcom.
TIES Center classes: TIES Center is conducting a series of classes about some of the Prophets and Messengers of God who strove very hard to spread monotheism and teach their respective peoples how to worship God. Their message was not only spiritual; they also taught people how to conduct their daily lives and develop the living conditions on earth.
In this series, we will focus on the following prophets: Adam, Nouh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ayoub (Job), Yousuf (Joseph), Mousa (Moses), and Eisa (Jesus) — may peace, mercy and blessings of Allah (to Whom all might and majesty is ascribed) be upon them all.
We will not only focus on historical facts, but will also deduce some important lessons whose application in our daily interactions and chores determine our success and salvation.
Join us every Thursday at 7 pm to learn about the life and times of those messengers of firm resolve.
The TIES Center is the social and educational hub for English Speaking Muslims in Kuwait. For more information, please call 25231015 or e-mail info@tiescenter.net or visit www.tiescenter.net.
FRIDAY
STECI Holy Week Service: This year’s Passion Week Service of St Thomas Evangelical Church of India Kuwait Parish will be led by the Parish Vicar, Rev Saji Abraham. Good Friday Service on April 14 at 10.30 am to 1.00 pm and Easter Service on Sunday, April 16, at 4.00 am to 6.00 am (both at KTMCC Hall). During this week, like every year the members are requested to avoid one-time meal on a daily basis and use that amount to feed those who are in hunger and need. A special offertory will be collected during the Good Friday Service for this noble cause.
Q8 Club Jash-e-Tasneem: Q8 Club are all set to present a Jash-eTasneem, an Urdu Mushaira on April 14, 2017, 8:00 pm at Rajdhani Palace Khaitan (Kuwait). Nine renowned Urdu poets from India viz Tasneem Ansari and Abu Shahid from Kokan (Maharashtra), Naeem Rashid, Dr Jaleelur Rahman, Mijaz Aashna and Afzal Danish from Burhanpur, MP, Dr Mahtab Alam; the Principal Correspondent of ETV (Urdu)-Bhopal, Aslam Chisti from Pune, Jami Kalyanwi from Mumbai, and Ahmad Ashfaq from Doha-Qatar have been invited and are expected to grace the event with presence.
Mrs Maimuna Ali Chougle; the former president of Writers’ Forum, Kuwait will preside over the event. HE Sunil Jain, the Ambassador of India to Kuwait will grace the event as Chief Guest. Hasan Chougle, a renowned businessman from Qatar who is also a well known literary personality will be the Guest of Honour.
Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm followed by Tilawat-e-Quran-e-Pak immediately after Isha Prayer.
First round will be felicitation of guest poets and award to Tasneem Ansari.
In second round, three to four poets residing in Kuwait will present his poetry followed by the visiting poets.
FBC tournament: Filipino Badminton Committee (FBC) is inviting all badminton enthusiast in Kuwait to join their regular badminton tournament being held every Friday from 8 am to 7 pm at Kuwait Disabled Sports Club, Bin Khaldoun Hawalli. Over 10 badminton courts are now available for badminton practices and tournament and it is open for all nationalities and from different badminton organizations. Exclusive-private court are also available on per hour rental. For more information, please
contact Dr Chie Umandap – 97197268
Arnis/Eskrima training: Eskrimador-Kuwait a member of Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation now opens a new batch of training. Learn the Philippine national sports, which is Arnis/ Eskrima with the authentic style and techniques. Training schedule will be every Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Kaifan Sports Complex-Karate Gym. Text or call #50292148-Herms.
Free IFRA coaching classes: Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) will be starting free refresher/coaching classes for existing referees, new recruits, those aspiring to be referees and even those who would like to learn about the laws of the game at IEAS – Salmiya (Don Bosco).
Classes will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm every Friday.
Those interested may call 99519439 or get in touch with any IFRA member for registration.
Holy Quran classes: Emanway Foundation – Musk is offering classes to teach English-speaking ladies (and girls ages 5 and up) to read the Holy Quran in Arabic. The method is al-Qaedah Noorania, a traditional program which has been used for many years around the world. (Note: ‘Al-Qaedah’ simply means ‘base’; this can be likened to a basic phonics program.) No Arabic knowledge is required. Every Friday from 4:00 to 5:15 pm, beginning Oct 4. Al-Salam Area (south Surra), Block 2, Street 201, House 30. Classes are free, but seats are limited, so register now by calling 66274724.
Tagalog Khutba for Filipinos: The Ministry of Awqaf, Islam Presentation Committee, & Kuwait Philippine Cultural Center (KPC Center) invites all Filipino Muslim & Muslima to hear Khutba (Sermon) in Tagalog every Friday at Marzouq Al-Badr Mosque, Abu Bakr Al-Siddeeq St (at the back of Ambassador Supermarket and SM Supermarket, near Salhiya Police Station & Kuwait Airways Bldg) in Kuwait City. There will be a community started and lunch after Friday prayers at KPC Center in Farwaniya. For further information, please call KPC Center, Tel 4712574.
St Paul’s Church activities: English Worship Services on Fridays at 10.30 am and on Sundays at 6.30 pm at St Paul’s Church in Ahmadi. The Friday English Service has got separate sessions for Children and Youth. Chinese Worship Services on Fridays at 10.30 am at House No 16, Street 9, Block 11, Salwa. Urdu Worship services on Thursdays at 5.35 pm at St. Paul’s Church, Ahmadi and on Fridays at 5.45 pm at Diwaniya of NECK Campus, Kuwait City. Please contact Fr Harrison Chinnakumar for English and Urdu Congregations and his phone numbers are 66396539 or 239859292 and email address: chaplain@stpaulskuwait.com. For Chinese congregation, please contact Zhu Peijin and her number is 99551783 and email address is: greenolivettc@hotmail.com