Tales & Poems of the Arab Region (Iraq& Algeria)- East Coast (Halifax)

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-03:00

Halifax Central Library | Halifax

Arabic Canadian Book Fair
Publisher/HostArabic Canadian Book Fair
Tales & Poems of the Arab Region (Iraq& Algeria)- East Coast (Halifax)
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For the third year in a row, we are celebrating Arab Heritage from the West Coast to the East Coast.
About this Event

The Arabic Canadian Book Fair - معرض الكتاب العربي الكندي coast-to-coast tour is here!For the third year in a row, we are celebrating Arab Heritage from the West Coast to the East Coast.Our second stop is Halifax, Nova Scotia, in partnership with AfterWords Literary Festival.

This year, we have a special program to celebrate the Arab Heritage through poetry and storytelling, featuring two countries: Iraq & Algeria, where poets Fayrouz Ibrahim and Naima AlNajjar from Halifx meet the storyteller Reham Teama from Ontario and welcome the Halifax audience.


In addition to a live Calligraphy and Embroidery presentation to reflect inspiring artistic surroundings.


"Our Culture, Our Bridge"

We are still looking for sponsors, so if you are a local business from Halifax and would like to support this program, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]

WhatsApp: 647-528-8985

It is a free event, but registration is required:

Date: Sunday, April 19,2026

Time: 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm

Venue: RBC Hall, 301

Address: Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd,

Halifax, NS B3J 1E9


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Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Welcoming and Introduction Note
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Al Mutanabi Poetry Readings by Fayrouz & Naima
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Shubad Queen of Sumer Storytelling by Reham Teama
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Nazik Al-Malaika Storytelling and Poetry Reading
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Emir Abdelkader Poetry Reading by Fayrouz & Naima
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Zuhur Wanasi Storytelling by Reham Teama
🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Break
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lalla Fatma N'Soumer Storytelling by Reham Teama
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Canada

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