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Alhamdullilah, our first Harari Heritage Retreat was a success, we will be looking forward to seeing you next year Inshallah!

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JOIN US FOR A FIVE-DAY SUMMER RETREAT CELEBRATING HARAR’S HERITAGE

Discover Harar’s vibrant history through insightful talks by esteemed speakers. Immerse yourself in thrilling bonfire evenings filled with drumming, storytelling, and engaging team activities. Join us in celebrating Harar’s cultural heritage at the Diyanet Center of America —this is an event you won’t want to miss!

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A nation’s culture resides in the heart and soul of its people

DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE

Dive into your roots with us! Enjoy networking, nature walks, outdoor games, and more while exploring our vibrant culture.

Celebrate Heritage
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Build Bonds
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Embrace Adventure
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Meet New People
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Have Fun

Nature Walks
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Bonfires
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Story Telling
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Guest Speakers
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And Much More!

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCES BY (alpabetical order):

Abdurahman Sherif

Leveraging a Collective Knowledge: The Benefits of Professional Network
Amal Abdulrahman

Threads of Memory Project Coordinator
Baba Kwasi

Drummer & Storyteller
Bekala Abdurashid

Harari Basketry and Handicrafts
Dr. Christine Sciacca

Curator at Walters Art Museum: Harari Art in Context in Ethiopia At The Crossroads
Professor Fatih Kanca

President of The Diyanet Center of America
Harari Zikhayrat Jama’a

Drama & Nasheed
Jamal Kurtu

Harari Linguist
Kedir Keri Ousman

Siltie Community
Meftuh Shash

The Archeology of Historic Harar
Shaikh Mohammed Abdullahi

Imam of Muslim Community Center
Dr. Mohammed Ali

Somali Community
Sultan Mohammed Hassen

Sultan of Harar
Nuredin Abdurahman

History of Harar
Imam Nurullah Celebi

Imam of Diyanet Center of America
Said Bore

American Afar Diaspora Community
Shakir Fuad

Harari Heritage Association
Imam Dr. Talib Shareef

Imam of Masjid Muhammad
Dr. Zaki Sherif