From 3-9 May, head to Mamsha Al Saadiyat for the ‘Miral Reading Experience’ this summer
Find a cosy nook and get ready to settle in with a great book!
Running alongside the Abu Dhabi International Fair, Miral is organising a seven-day series of reading activities for the community on Saadiyat Island.
From 3-9 May, head to Mamsha Al Saadiyat for the ‘Miral Reading Experience’ for both bookworms and those looking to get into the habit alike! Mark 6pm – 8pm on your schedules and attend this free event for all.
The community showcase will feature a book signing during the first two days with six-year-old Emirati author, Alfai Al Marzooqi, who holds a Guinness World Records title as the youngest female to publish a book.
Part of the fun is also a book donation drive, where your used books can go a long way to ensure that everyone who loves reading can access great material while also encouraging sustainable practices.
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A variety of immersive literary workshops in English and Arabic can be experienced throughout the seven-day event, including storytelling and writing workshops, art and calligraphy workshops and more.
Also on the agenda is an Arabic name-writing workshop, as well as a sustainable slime workshop for children by Alfai Al Marzooqi’s four-year-old brother, Hamad Al Marzooqi, who is also a chef and entrepreneur.
Visitors can enjoy playing Hangman in both languages, a game of connect the dots and a traditional ‘carrom’ tabletop board game. Other fun activities include spelling bee word contests in English and Arabic, storytelling with puppets and a local tales reading, Al Khararif.
Date
3-9 May
Location
Mamsha Al Saadiyat
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