Join the Morrill Memorial Library and Center for Arabic Culture to celebrate Arab Mother's Day. We are excited to bring this unique program to the Norwood community. It will take place in the library on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

All ages welcome. You may be an adult signing up for yourself or a family with children. We have events geared towards all ages.

Did you know that in the Arab World Mother’s Day is celebrated on March 21st at the beginning of the spring equinox?  This celebration was introduced by Egyptian Journalist Moustafa Amin in 1943. The tradition then spread to neighboring countries in the region.

Join us to learn about the history of this Mother's Day celebration, and the customs and traditions that Arabs and Arabs American carry on every year to honor their mothers, wives, and women.  The event will kick off with a presentation about Arabic Culture, Mother's Day, and the role of women in the Arab World. It will be followed by a calligraphy workshop. Hajj Wafaa, an Iraqi American artist will hold the workshop and walk the audience through the art and history of Arabic calligraphy.  Attendees will take home a small canvas with their name written in Arabic, which will be a great gift that you can take home or present to a loved one.  The event will conclude with a craft and story telling by one of the Center for Arabic Culture teachers.

Participants will get to see displays of Arabic arts and fabrics, and will be able to sample tasty Arabic treats, while supplies last.

This event is free and open to all. Registration is required. Please fill out the registration form below, or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2. This program is sponsored by Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library.