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September, 2007
The holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is a time
when friends and family gather around the dinner table after a whole
day of fasting. »
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April, 2006
In the honorary of Prophet Muhammed's (p.b.u.h) birthday, we had a panel about how he is the messenger of peace.»
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October, 2006
The holy month of Ramadan is over. Ramadan is a time when friends
and family gather around the dinner table after a whole day of fasting.
To carry this tradition and share it with the community, IDSA organized
fast-break dinners, iftars, in various places. »
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April, 2006
organized an event on discovering Prophet's life and teachings.
Three speakers presented on different aspects of the ProphetIn the
honorary of Prophet Mohammed's (p.b.u.h) birthday, IDSA Muhammad
on the timeline of his life, Jihad, women, and his resemblance.
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March, 2006
Tolerance Week is a week long event of conferences, concerts, and
art displays focusing on the richness diversity brings us. »
more
February, 2006
In rememberence of Prophet Noah's and believers' deliverance from
flood and as symbolic representation of unity a dessert called Noah's
Puding (Ashure) was served for free. »
more
October, 2005
The holy month of Ramadan is over. Ramadan is a time when friends
and family gather around the dinner table after a whole day of fasting.
To carry this tradition and share it with the community, IDSA organized
fast-break dinners, iftars, in various places. »
more
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Mayor of the city of Austin Will Wynn, president of the University
of Texas at Austin Prof. Larry Faulkner, and vice president of the
University of Texas at Austin Prof. James Vick were among the speakers.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
The first event of our association in this semester; Rumi and Dialog.
We screened a movie about Rumi's life and ideas which is followed
by Dr. Bodman's speech on Rumi.»
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Thursday, April 21, 2005
In the honorary of Prophet Mohammed's (p.b.u.h) birthday we screened
a spectacular movie: The Message.»
more
Thursday, April 7, 2005
The University of Texas Leadership Board (UTLB) announced the winners
of the 2005 Swing Out Awards Thursday, April 7 as part of the Texas
Revue program on the Main Mall.»
more
Thursday, March 24, 2005
 Interfaith
Impressions: A Trip to Turkey Presentation
Robin Anderson shared her life changing experience, an interfaith
trip to Turkey.
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Thursday, March 24, 2005
 Exploring
Faiths VII: Buddhism
Kojin John Dinsmore from Austin Zen Center, presented us the Buddhisth
tradition at their center.
» more
Thursday, March 3, 2004
 Noah's
Pudding
In rememberence of Prophet Noah's and believers' deliverance from
flood and as symbolic representation of unity, volunteers for IDSA
prepared a sweet dish called Noah's Pudding (Ashure). Of about 1300
servings that were prepared, and 1000 servings were distributed at
the UT campus, 300 servings were distributed at the University Catholic
Center after Easter Sermon. »
more Thursday, February 17, 2005
 Documenatry:
"Inside Mecca"
We, with a huge crowd of participants, viewed the National Geographic
Documentary "Inside Mecca". Then, our special guest, one of the
participants in the documentary, Dr. Fidelma O'Leary, answered
questions about the documentary and her personal experience going
to the Hajj.»
more
Thursday, January 27, 2005
 Exploring
Faiths VI: United Methodist Tradition
Senior pastor of the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, Rev.
Bill Henderson, presented us the United Methodist Tradition at his
church.
» more
Sunday, January 23, 2005
 Festival
Of Sacrifice
Bayram (Eid) is a general term for a traditional Muslim celebration.
The bayram of sacrifice (Eid ul Adha) was celebrated on campus this
year. The IDSA brought together families, along with their children
and grandparents to celebrate this joyful event.
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Wednesday-Friday, Nov 17-19, 2004
 Tolerance
Week
Tolerance Week is a week long event of conferences, concerts, and
art displays focusing on the richness diversity brings us. This event
coincides with the United Nations' International Day of Tolerance.
Please find the details below. This week was partially sponsored by
the University Co-op. »
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Friday, November 19, 2004
 Tolerance
Week Live Sacred Music Concert
Artists are Sue Young (Sufi and World Music), Tori Sikes (Sufi and
World music), and Fared Shafenury (Azari/Persian Classical Music).
» more
Thursday, November 18, 2004
 Tolerance
Week Documentary: "Rumi and Sufism: Universal Love and Dialog"
This documentary is a production of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog.
» more
Thursday, November 18, 2004
 Tolerance
Week Art Exhibition
Works of Turkish Marbling Art (Ebru) master Halil Erciyes, as well
as a collection of Turkish arts and handcrafts were exhibited.
» more
Thursday, November 18, 2004
 Tolerance
Week Seminar: Aesthetics in Sacred Arts and Importance of Arts as
a Catalyst for Civic Dialog
Prof. Whitney Bodman of the Austin Theological Presbyterian Seminary
presented the seminar.
» more
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Tolerance Week Seminar: Examples of Tolerance in Islam
 Adnan
Rumi, chaplain of the Islamic Dialog Center at Houston, presented
examples of tolerance in Islam.
» more
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
 Tolerance
Week Panel: Conflict Resolution in Abrahamic Religions
Panelists: Rev. Miles Brandon of UT The Episcopal Student Center,
Rev. David E. Farnum, CSP of University Catholic Center, Veysel Demir
of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, and Cantor Neil F. Blumofe
of Congregation Agudas Achim.
» more
Sunday, November 14, 2004
 Interfaith
Ramadan Festival
Bayram (Eid) is a general term for a traditional Muslim celebration.
The Ramadan bayram was celebrated on campus this year. The IDSA brought
together families, along with their children and grandparents to celebrate
this joyful event. »
more
Friday, November 12, 2004
 Fast
Breaking Dinner on Campus, II
Due to high interest in the first fast breaking dinner, IDSA organized
an other dinner on campus.
» more
Sunday, November 7, 2004
 Second
Annual Interfaith Fast Breaking Dinner
Mayor of the city of Austin Will Wynn, president of the University
of Texas at Austin Prof. Larry Faulkner, and vice president of the
University of Texas at Austin Prof. James Vick were among the speakers.
» more
Friday, October 29, 2004
 Fast
Breaking Dinner on Campus, I
First fast breaking dinner on campus attracted a diversity body of
students. »
more
Thursday, October 7, 2004
 Exploring
Faiths V: Baptism
Rev. David Kemerling from UT Baptist Student Ministry outlined principles
of the Baptist faith. »
more
Thursday, September 23, 2004
 Documentary:
"Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet"
The PBS documentary provided us with a perspective on how the legacy
of Prophet Muhammad has shaped the lives of various Muslim immigrants
and American born Muslims. UT History Professor Dr. Denise Spellberg
further informed us on the topic.
» more
Saturday, April 24, 2004
 Exploring
Faiths IV: Lutheran Faith
Rev. Craig Sommer walked us through the brief history of Lutheranism
within the context of Christianity. He then touched on certain underlying
concepts such as "grace" behind the Lutheran faith. »
more
Monday, April 5, 2004
 Panel
III: Fes Festival of World Sacred Music - A Vision for Peace
IDSA presented a panel at the Central Presbyterian Church on the impact
of sacred world music on world peace in collaboration with the University
of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center, Fes Festival of World Sacred
Music, Morocco and Columbia Artists Management, USA, and the Institute
of Interfaith Dialog (IID). A reception for the artists followed the
panel. » more
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
 Panel
II: Good and Evil in Sacred Texts
IDSA, a member of the University Interfaith Council (UIC), co-organized
the panel to explore the notion of good and evil in the sacred texts.
UIC member groups were present in the panel. Some of the issues discussed
were wisdom in the creation of evil and satan, free will, ego, and
carnal self. » more
Sunday, March 21, 2004
 Exploring
Faiths III: Catholic Church
Rev. Frank Sabatte from the University Catholic Center was with us
on the 3rd of the Exploring Faiths series. We were at the Catholic
Center for the talk on essentials and pillars of Catholic Faith. »
more
Saturday, March 6, 2004
 Lecture:
Science and Religion
Believers are facing several social and intellectual problems in the
modern world. The increase in the number of people who cannot afford
housing, the loosening of neighborhood relationships, drug usage and
other addictions are some of the social problems that we face. The
concept of "good and evil" and perceived conflicts between
"science and religion" are among the intellectual problems.
IDSA has invited Dr. Aslandogan, editorial board member of the Fountain
Magazine and Professor at UT-Arlington, to give a talk about Science
and Religion. »
more
Monday, March 1, 2004
 Noah's
Pudding
Observing a Middle Eastern tradition that celebrates the landing of
Noah's ark, volunteers for IDSA prepared a sweet dish called Noah's
Pudding. Of about 1000 servings that were prepared, 300 servings were
distributed at the Gateway Community Center, and 700 servings were
distributed at the UT campus. »
more
Saturday, February 28, 2004
 Exploring
Faiths II: Episcopal Church
On Saturday, February 28th we enjoyed yet another informative lecture
in the Exploring Faiths series. In this second lecture we explored
the Episcopal faith. Reverend Miles Brandon, UT Chaplin and President
of the University Interfaith Council enlightened us on the history,
beliefs and structure of the Episcopal Church. »
more
Thursday, February 19, 2004
 Panel
I: Sharing the Faith of Prophet Abraham
IDSA proudly presented a discussion panel on
the father of the three monotheistic religions: the Prophet Abraham.
We invited expert speakers -- Cantor Neil Blumofe, Prof. Whitney
Bodman, and Imam Zubeyr Safak-- to portray for us their religious
tradition's view of Abraham. »
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Saturday, February 07, 2004
Documenatry:
"Inside Mecca"
We, with a huge crowd of participants, viewed
the National Geographic Documentary entitled "Inside Mecca". Then,
our special guest, one of the participants in the documentary, Dr.
Fidelma O'Leary, answered questions about the documentary and her
personal experience going to the Hajj. »
more
Sunday, February 1, 2004
_jpg.jpg) Interfaith
Feast Picnic
We have celebrated the feast with our friends
from diverse backgrounds. Kids got gifts while adults enjoyed the
barbecue, desserts, and soccer. »
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Saturday, January 31, 2004
_jpg.jpg) Exploring
Faiths I: Judaism
In the first of Exploring Faiths series, Cantor
Neil Blumofe from Austin Congregation Agudas Achim was with us to
discuss Judaism. »
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Ramadan
2007
Birthday
of Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)
Tolerance
Week
Rumi
& Dialog 
IDSA
wins the Most Improved Student Organization Award!