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Timbuktu Exhibit brings Ancient Africa's Untold Islamic Heritage to Los Angeles
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(Hollywood, CA - August 30, 2014)- In just two weeks, "The Legacy of Timbuktu: Wonders of the Written Word" museum exhibit will finally arrive in Los Angeles. The exhibit, which is being presented by the International Museum of Muslim Cultures (IMMC) in association with Muslim News Magazine TV and Bilal Learning Center, will be on display over the weekend of September 12-14 at the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Masjid located across the street from the University of Southern California. The IMMC, which is based in Jackson Mississippi, has received national attention for its amazing exhibit of ancient African manuscripts from Timbuktu. These historic treasures, some which date back nearly 1000 years, are part of an estimated one million manuscripts recently re-discovered in the Republic of Mali. The exhibit is a remarkable display that represents a missing link in African history.
"The Legacy of Timbuktu exhibit offers a rare opportunity to experience the literate culture that existed in Africa beginning in the 10th century," stated Lon Muqaddin, V.P. of Operations for MuslimNewsMagazine.TV. “The exhibit also illustrates to the American public the significant contributions that Africans made to the world community prior to slavery and the colonization of the Africa continent." Masjid Bilal Islamic Center and Masjid Omar Ibn Al-Khattab will co-sponsor this historic event as a means to educate the public about Islamic history, culture, and the contribution of Muslims to world civilization. The Timbuktu Exhibit will provide Southern California residents and visitors access to America's largest collection of original ancient artifacts depicting the legacy of West Africa. The presentation will provide the ultimate learning experience over the course of three event filled days.
"The Legacy of Timbuktu" exhibit, which will be on display all 3 days, officially kicks off on Friday, September 12 at 10:00am, highlighted by the 'International Museum of Muslim Cultures - Royal Buffet Banquet' later that evening. The keynote speakers will be Emad Al-Turk and Okolo Rashid, co-founders of International Museum of Muslim Cultures. They will discuss the legacy and importance of documents discovered in Timbuktu and how these writings begin to correct the misinformation and stereotypes in America about Africa and African Muslims. The special guest speaker will be Dr. Dafer Dakhil, Executive Director of the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Foundation.
On Saturday, September 13, curators will conduct tours with visitors to discuss the exhibit. Video presentations will familiarize the public with knowledge contained in these documents. The manuscripts will show the positive contributions to the growth of world by Africans at Timbuktu. Written in Arabic, these accounts and interpretations by scholars from the city’s schools dispel the current concept of African history. Sankore University was acclaimed the finest center of high learning in the world during the 15th and 16th Century. On Sunday, September 14, Muslim News Magazine TV will screen its powerful new documentary “The Legend of Timbuktu.” MNM will also host a media press conference with special guest speakers including a question and answer session about African history. Sankore Institute will also provide a presentation on the recognition that Sankore University deserves in history. The school had over 25,000 students and over 700,000 books in 1524 AD. Special guests include, Dr. Okolo Rashid (Co-Founder, IMMC), Emad Al-Turk (Co-Founder, IMMC), Imam Zaid Abdul Muhammad (Masjid Abu Bakr Siddiq), Amir Ali (Sankore Institute), Muhammad Toure (Sankore Institute), and Najee Ali (Project Islamic Hope).
Admission to the three-day exhibit is free to the public and banquet tickets are priced at $45. Tickets can be purchased online at MuslimNewsMagazine.TV or by visiting Masjid Bilal Islamic Center, located at 4016 S. Central Ave. in Los Angeles. For more information call (323) 233-7274. Download Exhibit Flyer |
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