Muslim Heritage Month at Franklin Public Library

Discover. Learn. Celebrate.

Join us at the Franklin Public Library as we celebrate Muslim Heritage Month on July 15! Explore the rich cultural, scientific, and historical contributions of Muslim communities through engaging exhibits, interactive workshops, and community storytelling.

Join us for the Muslim Heritage Festival, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultures, history, and innovations of the Muslim world! Explore interactive exhibits, taste delicious cuisine, and experience the diverse traditions that make up the global Muslim community.

🌍 Event Highlights:

• Cultural Market Stalls:
  Travel the world in one place! Visit stalls representing regions across the Muslim world, including the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Discover handcrafted goods, traditional clothing, jewelry, and artwork.

• Muslim Inventions Exhibit:
  Learn how Muslim innovators shaped the world with groundbreaking advancements in science, mathematics, medicine, and architecture. Explore interactive displays on:

  • Algebra & Math: Contributions of Al-Khwarizmi

  • Medicine & Surgery: Ibn Sina’s medical breakthroughs

  • Astronomy: Al-Battani’s star mapping and navigation

  • Architecture: Geometric designs that inspired global architecture

• Food Trucks & International Cuisine:
  Taste flavors from across the Muslim world, including Yemeni coffee, Moroccan tagine, Lebanese shawarma, Pakistani biryani, and Somali sambusas.

• Interactive Stations:

  • Henna Art Booth – Get beautiful henna designs from local artists.

  • Arabic Calligraphy Corner – Learn how to write your name in Arabic.

  • Palestinian Tatreez Embroidery Table – Discover the tradition of hand-stitched patterns.

• Live Performances:
  Enjoy traditional music, spoken word poetry, and cultural dance performances that showcase the beauty of Muslim artistry.