Austin Branch Representative Dr Güner Arslan said, “The exhibition opened on February 25th and was supposed to close the next day. But based on visitors' interest we decided to extend it through March 4th.”
The IID voluntary Dr Engin Topkara is very happy to serve guests complementary Turkish tea or coffee and sweeten it with Turkish Delight. He said,
“Join us in celebrating the rich contributions Islamic civilization has made to our world for over 1000 years. Browse more than 120 posters and images of Islamic science, art, and documents at your own pace.
Learn about one of the greatest civilizations and find the answers to the questions below.”
There are more questions answers at exhibition:
Which Ottoman Sultan issued one of the first official documents to guarantee religious freedom?
How many Ottoman sultans issued decrees protecting the holy places and religious practices of Armenian Christians?
Which Ottoman Sultan donated money to assist the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate in 1895?
Where did most of the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 settle?
How many gold coins did the Ottoman Sultan donate to the victims of the 1894 Minnesota Forest Fire where hundreds of Americans died?
Which Sultan received a letter of gratitude from the Bosnian people thanking him for granting them religious freedom?
Which Muslim Sultan ordered the markets to be closed on Sundays out of respect for Christian Sunday services in Larissa, Greece?
Which Muslim scientist discovered the law of refraction 600 years before it was rediscovered in the west?
What inspired Muslims to come up with elaborate carpet designs?
Why are the numbers we use today called Arabic numerals?
Ottoman Sultan III Murad issued a decree protecting which animals?
Visitors also can see The Sword of Prophet David, The Turban of the Prophet Joseph, The Cooking Vessel of the Prophet Abraham, The Staff of Prophet Moses, The Prophet John’s (John the Baptist) Forearm and a Fragmet of His Skull, The Bow, Mantle and Sandals of The Prophet Muhammed and his footprint, hair and teeth in their nice boxes.
COMMENTS
“I learned more about Ottoman Turkish history and Islamic culture in one hour than I learned in all my years of schooling. This exhibit opens up a whole other world to our eyes.” Laura Evans
“We tend to be culturally myopic here in Texas; so for us, this type of experience can not only stretch our minds, but move our very futures from smallness and hate to understanding and love.” Vicky Dell
“Folks were wonderful. They took time to explain Turkish history and culture. It was a wonderful experience.” Murali Dhanakoti
“I am glad to have found out about this exhibit and look forward to more events. I have been lucky to already know a few things about Turkey, the culture, and the history. Finding out more and having an exchange with people from the very country is a fascinating opportunity for people with a thirst for multi-cultural interests. Thank you!” Rita P.
“This exhibit would be a wonderful learning experience for high school and university students. I hope it can travel to other exhibition spaces around the state, perhaps even at the Texas State Capitol” Margot Marshall
This program is free and open to the public. Children are welcome.
Date: The Exhibit continues through March 11th 2012
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Address: 12400 Amherst Dr., Ste: 108 Austin, TX 78727
Do you know which Ottoman Sultan's imperial sign is on the Washington Monument?
Or which language are the following English words originally from: “algebra, amber, cipher, cotton, gazelle, guitar, lemon, sofa, zero?”
If you want to learn the answers to these question and more, The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) is hosting an exhibition of “Islamic Heritage, Living Together Under the Same Sky” in Austin.
Austin Branch Representative Dr Güner Arslan said, “The exhibition opened on February 25th and was supposed to close the next day. But based on visitors' interest we decided to extend it through March 4th.”
The IID voluntary Dr Engin Topkara is very happy to serve guests complementary Turkish tea or coffee and sweeten it with Turkish Delight. He said,
“Join us in celebrating the rich contributions Islamic civilization has made to our world for over 1000 years. Browse more than 120 posters and images of Islamic science, art, and documents at your own pace.
Learn about one of the greatest civilizations and find the answers to the questions below.”
There are more questions answers at exhibition:
Which Ottoman Sultan issued one of the first official documents to guarantee religious freedom?
How many Ottoman sultans issued decrees protecting the holy places and religious practices of Armenian Christians?
Which Ottoman Sultan donated money to assist the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate in 1895?
Where did most of the Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 settle?
How many gold coins did the Ottoman Sultan donate to the victims of the 1894 Minnesota Forest Fire where hundreds of Americans died?
Which Sultan received a letter of gratitude from the Bosnian people thanking him for granting them religious freedom?
Which Muslim Sultan ordered the markets to be closed on Sundays out of respect for Christian Sunday services in Larissa, Greece?
Which Muslim scientist discovered the law of refraction 600 years before it was rediscovered in the west?
What inspired Muslims to come up with elaborate carpet designs?
Why are the numbers we use today called Arabic numerals?
Ottoman Sultan III Murad issued a decree protecting which animals?
Visitors also can see The Sword of Prophet David, The Turban of the Prophet Joseph, The Cooking Vessel of the Prophet Abraham, The Staff of Prophet Moses, The Prophet John’s (John the Baptist) Forearm and a Fragmet of His Skull, The Bow, Mantle and Sandals of The Prophet Muhammed and his footprint, hair and teeth in their nice boxes.
COMMENTS
“I learned more about Ottoman Turkish history and Islamic culture in one hour than I learned in all my years of schooling. This exhibit opens up a whole other world to our eyes.” Laura Evans
“We tend to be culturally myopic here in Texas; so for us, this type of experience can not only stretch our minds, but move our very futures from smallness and hate to understanding and love.” Vicky Dell
“Folks were wonderful. They took time to explain Turkish history and culture. It was a wonderful experience.” Murali Dhanakoti
“I am glad to have found out about this exhibit and look forward to more events. I have been lucky to already know a few things about Turkey, the culture, and the history. Finding out more and having an exchange with people from the very country is a fascinating opportunity for people with a thirst for multi-cultural interests. Thank you!” Rita P.
“This exhibit would be a wonderful learning experience for high school and university students. I hope it can travel to other exhibition spaces around the state, perhaps even at the Texas State Capitol” Margot Marshall
This program is free and open to the public. Children are welcome.
Date: The Exhibit continues through March 11th 2012
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Address: 12400 Amherst Dr., Ste: 108 Austin, TX 78727
