Open Book: "The Other Exile" by Dr. Abdulrahman Azzam
Program type
Talk/Conversations
Talk/Conversations
Mar 11 2025
Tuesday
10:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Age Group
Adults
Free
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About the event
This program explores the book: "The Other Exile: The Remarkable Story of Fernão Lopes, the Island of Saint Helena, and a Paradise Lost" through the lens of the Islamic period hero. This conversation will also connect Lopes' journey with other historical figures in AlMadar, offering a broader perspective on heroism in different cultural narratives.
What will you learn?
Participants will explore the intersections of identity, redemption, and the psychology of solitude in the Age of Discovery.
Who is it for?
This program is for history enthusiasts, scholars, and readers interested in untold stories of human resilience, exile, and cultural encounters.
What will you learn?
Participants will explore the intersections of identity, redemption, and the psychology of solitude in the Age of Discovery.
Who is it for?
This program is for history enthusiasts, scholars, and readers interested in untold stories of human resilience, exile, and cultural encounters.
Speakers
Dr. Abdulrahman Azzam
Dr. Azzam holds a BA and DPhil in Middle Eastern and Islamichistory from the University of Oxford. He is the...
Salem Bajnaid
Salem Bajnaid is a Saudi entrepreneur, heritage seeker, and cultural curator dedicated to preserving and reimagining Jeddah’s rich legacy. With...
The Venue
Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Auditorium - Public Programs Building
Haj Parking A, Hajj Terminal West, 2023 AIRPORT HAJJ ROAD, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23721
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Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair Accessible
Family Friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair Accessible
Family Friendly
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