The Institute of Interfaith Dialog and Intercultural and Interfaith Dialog Student Association have co-organized a book signing event with Dr. Akbar Ahmed at University of Kansas, Lawrence. Dr. Ahmed gave an interview at the Dole Institute of Politics followed by the book signing. 

We would like to thank Dr. Ahmed for his trip to Lawrence, and the lecture. You can access his talk by clicking here.

9/11 What have we learned in 10 years?

The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), and the Intercultural and Interfaith Dialog Student Association (IIDSA) hosted a panel discussion with the topic "9/11 What have we learned in 10 years?". It has been 10 years since the tragedy of 9/11 which had a great impact in our lives at home and abroad.

Ramadan "Iftar" Dinners

The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), the Intercultural and Interfaith Dialog Student Association (IIDSA) organized a series of "Iftar" dinners in the Holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month when Muslims fast; refraining from drinking and eating from the dawn until the sunset. It is also a tradition in this month to break the fast together with family, neighbors, and friends. Ramadan brings people and their hearts together by sharing the food at dinners. Fasting is a training for self control. Also, by experiencing hunger, people learn sincere thankfulness and appreciation for all of God's  bounties, and understand the poor and needy, and are more willing to do charity in this month.

Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions

Fasting in Abrahamic Traditions

The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID), and the Intercultural and Interfaith Dialog Student Association (IIDSA) organized a dinner of Abrahamic traditions with the topic of "Fasting in Abrahamic traditions". The speeches were followed by "Iftar" dinner prepared by IIDSA volunteers. Our speakers explained fasting in Judaism, Christianity and Islam.