Cultural Immersion in Store Through Muslim Woman Event

      Explore the mysteries of many Muslim cultures and the role of Muslim women on Saturday, Oct. 22, as a trio of organizations offers a free half-day event with professional presentations, discussions and cultural immersion through art, food, music and fashion.

      “Unveiling the Mystique of the Muslim Woman” takes place from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Robert E. Kauffman Theater at Anne Arundel Community College on the Arnold campus. Leading the presentations are:

• Imam Yahya Hendi, Muslim chaplain at Georgetown University, founder and president of Clergy Beyond Borders
• Ermin Sinanovic, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy
• Norbani Ismail, Ph.D., assistant professor, International Islamic University, Malaysia
• Salwa A. Elgebaly, Ph.D., founder of Nour Heart Inc. and U.S. Naval Academy instructor , Department of Languages and Cultures

      Event co-sponsors are the Anne Arundel County Commission for Women, AACC and the Anne Arundel County Muslim Council. Because space is limited, registration is required at http://www.aacountycw.org/. The event is listed on the page under “What’s New.” Click on “register now” under the photo. For information, contact sjspoor@aacc.edu or call 410-777-2448.