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The second one consists of five poetry collections praising the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and
highlighting his noble character and virtues. Lastly, the third category features five books aimed at
children and young readers, presenting the Seerah in a simplified and inspiring manner. All
publications will be available for purchase at the Al Bader store throughout the festival.

The festival will include various activities such as storytelling sessions for children and youth,
Poetry reading session that celebrates the beauty of prophetic praise, and a panel discussion
featuring researchers and creatives. Additionally, the event will showcase spiritual musical
performances (Inshad) by a selection of renowned Arab artists and musical ensembles, with a
special performance by Lotfi Bouchnak, an artist from Tunisia.

Dr. Hamad Abdulrahman Al Buqaishi, Secretary General of the Al Bader Initiative, said: “The
festival’s opening ceremony will feature a unique artistic and theatrical operetta performed by
school students from Fujairah. Furthermore, there will be a series of art workshops led by
prominent Arab and international artists, specialising in Islamic arts, providing an educational and
creative experience for visitors and participants.”

The festival will feature the winning entries from the third edition of the Al Bader Award in local and
international categories. It will also include the Al Burda Exhibition organised by the Ministry of
Culture and the Radiance of Maqamat exhibition, which celebrates the art of miniatures and its
Arabic roots through the works of Arab artist Yahya Al Wasiti. These exhibitions highlight the
richness of Islamic artistic heritage.
The Al Bader Festival, as in previous years, is dedicated to integrating arts, educational activities,
and religious values by showcasing artistic and narrative works inspired by the noble biography of
the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The festival will also feature specialists who will conduct various
workshops and provide interactive platforms for audience engagement. The aim is to promote
religious and cultural values through diverse forms of Islamic art and literature, instill these values
in future generations, and highlight their impact on individuals and society.

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