what’s on today Satish presents ‘Impressions’:
Kuwait-based Indian artist Vidya Satish is hosting Art and Photography Exhibition under the title ‘Impressions’ to showcase her artwork and inspirations.
‘Impressions’ will be held on April 14, 2017 at Gallery Hall of Dar el Cid, Jabriya near the New English School from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
‘Impressions’ portrays the love and compassion the artist captured with her brush and camera.
Vidya Satish, an Engineering Graduate working as an IT professional is a self taught artist and began her journey into the world of painting a decade ago under the alias Nethra. She is also a photographer and likes to capture the moment of beauty existing all around.
The exhibition is open to all.
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-e-Tasneem, 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: EskrimadorKuwait 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
Redeemed Christian Church: The Redeemed Christian Church of God (HOD Parish) worship in English.
Celebration Service: Friday 9 am – 11 am; Divine encounter: Sunday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Digging Deep (Bible studies): Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Night vigil every last Friday of the month from 10 pm.
Venue: New Mishref. For more information and direction please call 99276603, 6557-7482. Email: rccghouseofdavidq8@gmail.com
Grand Mosque tour: Come along to Kuwait’s Grand Mosque on Saturday April 15, 2017 at 9.15 am for a guided tour. Everybody welcome. Bring your camera so you can take some memorable photos. For more information contact AWARE Center, Tel: 65523746 or email info@aware.com.kw AWARE Center — New location: Abu Fatira, Block 1, Street 101, Villa 23 (Mustard yellow villa, opp: Mosque with 2 minarets being built).
DAI Experience Science: Scientists from the Islamic world helped build the foundation of today’s science. In biology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, optics, and math, Muslim scholars like Ibn Haythem, Ibn Hayyan, Al-Fazari, and others, made significant contributions to their fields.
Experience Science is a special programme led by “Dr B” (Dr Bahareh Azizi), who’s planned some pretty cool experiments that include strawberry DNA, Oreo moon phases, and bending light! Designed for children ages 10-13, each Experience Science 90 minute session (3:30 - 5 pm), which will be held at the Yarmouk Cultural Centre, includes a look at the role of Muslim scientists in a specific field, what’s happening in that field today and a couple of hands-on experiments.
Week One (April 15): Human Biology and DNA Week Two (April 22): Astronomy Week Three (April 29): Chemistry and Alchemy
Week Four (May 6): Optics and Physics
Week Six (May 13): Family Day at Amricani
To register your 10-13-year-old for this programme, please visit the museum shop at either the Yarmouk or Amricani cultural centres. Spaces are limited; to register, email: education@darmuseum. org.kw
Football coaching workshops: Interested in Coaching/professional development?
This weekend Everton Academy, Bayan will be welcoming three top coaches from Glasgow Celtic F.C., the Scottish Premier League Champions, including their International Academy Manager, Tony Massie.
They will be delivering a certified Celtic Coach Education program on Saturday, 6-8pm, Sunday, 6-8pm and Monday, 89.30pm. Certificates will only be awarded to coaches attending all 3 sessions.
Places are limited - register at Bayan office any evening 5-8pm.