Upcoming events

January 10, 2023 - Shable Yalda: The Night of Winter Solstice
March 15, 2023 - Chahrshanbe Soori
March 22, 2023 - Nowruz
April 4, 2023 - Sizdeh Bedar

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Past events

Shabe Khosh, 2022

Shabe Khosh directly translates to "a fun night" in Farsi and Iraqi. There were various sorts of activities available during the event. There was a calligraphy station where students were able to get their names written in a blend of both Arabic and Farsi calligraphy. Also, there was a display of authentic Persian carpets, an expert on the carpets was there to explain various aspects of the beautiful carpets and answer any questions. Moreover, there was a artifacts station where artifacts that show a blend of both Iranian and Iraqi cultures were on display such as vases and ancient cooper dishes. Iranian and Iraqi poetry was recited and there was also a Qanun player performing throughout the night.

A Brief History of Iranian Politics: A Dialogue with Dr. Kamrava, 2022

Nowruz and Chahrshanbe Soori, 2022

The first ever Nowruz held at GU-Q. It was a collaboration with the Central Asian club, mixing the cultures of both clubs. Nowruz was also combined with Chahrshanbe Soori. There were booths for all the countries in Central Asian along with Iran. Students were able to pass by each booth to ask questions. Many activities took place during the event, including, poetry recital, a Kahoot game, and performances.

Sizdeh Bedar, 2022

The Sizdeh Bedar took place on the rooftop which allowed people to enjoy their time with a beautiful view. There was a painting game which everyone joined in on, the painting is currently in the Student Life (picture on the left). There was also a Kahoot game that revolved around Sizdeh Bedar.

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