Amherst library presents talk on Arab culture

Friday, March 15, 2013

AMHERST – As part of the Amherst Town Library’s adult program series, “Looking at the World: Connections and Differences,” New Hampshire Humanities scholar Nabil Migalli presents, “Perspectives on Arab Culture and the Influence of Islam” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Meeting Room.

A grant provided by the New Hampshire Humanities Council makes this program possible.

Migalli, originally from Egypt, discusses the cultures of the Middle East, especially the influence of Islam on various nations and people, with an emphasis on the developments in Egypt. Migalli is a graduate of Cairo University, National Center for Social and Criminological Research and the Institute of National Planning; president of the Arab-American Forum in New Hampshire; and recipient of the Martin Luther King Award for New Hampshire.

His scholarly interests include diversity, immigration, Arab and Islamic cultures.

This presentation is free and open to the public. However, registration is required. Register by calling 673-2288, emailing library@amherst.lib.nh.us or by visiting www.amherst.lib.nh.us and selecting “Calendar of Events.”