AAWSG

The Invisible Child Book Club Discussion
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340

Mother’s Day Celebration
2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340

Ladies Chorus
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340
The “Ladies Chorus”, “Yalla Nghanni” is a collaborative program between Alif Institute and AAWSG. The first session, held on June 14, was met with great enthusiasm and had an excellent turnout. Led by Mr. Suheil Sedran, a talented oud player, the participants joined together to sing some of the most cherished songs from the Arabic musical tradition.

All singing enthusiasts are welcome to join these sessions, please feel free to invite any interested ladies.
Choir will be led by Mr. Suheil Sedran.
The first session is free. $25 membership fee (for the rest of 2025) will apply after the first session.
Upcoming dates:
Saturday, July 19 from 1PM – 3PM
Saturday, August 9 from 1PM – 3PM

Book Discussion “The View from the Cliffs” by Yasmine S. Ali, MD
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340
Moderated by: Rana Hajjeh, MD
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Alif Institute
To order the book: www.YasmineAliMD.com Or Lastskywriting.com
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The Author
Yasmine Ali, MD, is a cardiologist and the bestselling author of Walk Through Fire: The Train Disaster That Changed America, a narrative history of the 1978 Waverly Train Disaster and the founding of FEMA.
A dynamic and award-winning public speaker for over four decades, Dr. Ali has engaged audiences across a wide range of platforms. Her appearances include CBS and ABC affiliates, C-SPAN, NPR, the Southern Festival of Books, numerous radio programs and podcasts, webinars, and live events throughout the United States and internationally.
The book
The View from the Cliffs, a work of literary medical fiction, was released to widespread international acclaim in December 2024 and has since reached readers across three continents. It is the inaugural title from Dr. Ali’s independent publishing imprint, LastSky Books.
A touching exploration of love, identity, and redemption, The View from the Cliffs weaves a deeply human story through histories shaped by strife. It is both a search for meaning and a powerful testament to the enduring power of love and friendship.

Alif Institute: Atlanta Arab Festival
2025-10-04 08:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025
As part of Alif Institute’s mission to foster the education and appreciation of Arab cultures, the Atlanta Arab Festival (AAF) is an annual event designed to celebrate Arab cultures, celebrate and experience Arab and Arab-American heritage, promote and enhance cultural exchange, and build community.
For more information, please visit https://www.alifinstitute.org/events/atlanta-arab-festival/
Also, please consider volunteering along with your family members and friends at the various activities organized by Alif at the Festival.

Together, we inspire
2025-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Georgia
Location: Alif Institute
AAWSG members have always cherished the camaraderie and sense of community that come from gathering in meaningful ways, whether through educational presentations, film screenings, book club discussions, or fundraising events.
In 1995, our organization embarked on one of its most ambitious projects, and our creative members rose to the occasion by organizing luncheon and dinner fundraisers. They came together to cook, connect, and contribute, ultimately supporting a major exhibit that AAWSG successfully brought to life.
Today, we are rallying behind an even more important cause: supporting our very own Arab cultural center. No group has worked harder to help establish this center than AAWSG. To continue this vital work, we’re exploring the idea of hosting regular gatherings at the Alif Institute. Each member would bring a simple dish and contribute a donation in any amount they feel comfortable with.
We plan to hold these gatherings every other month, with all proceeds going directly to support the Alif Institute.
Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 6, at 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Book Club Discussion
2026-05-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Georgia
Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
Moderated by: Dr. Rana Hajjeh
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time:
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Alif Institute
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Mother’s Day Garden Brunch
2026-05-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Georgia

The Ladies Arabic Chorus
2026-10-04 14:30 - 2026-10-05 16:30 | Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, Georgia, 30340
The Ladies Arabic Chorus, “Yalla Nghanni,” is a collaborative program between the Alif Institute and AAWSG, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Arab culture and music.
On October 4–5, the chorus made its debut performance at the Atlanta Arab Festival, captivating audiences with heartfelt renditions of beloved traditional Arabic songs.
Alif Institute and AAWSG warmly invite you to join the Women’s Chorus, led by Mrs. Demyana Al Naber, Chorus Director, and Mr. Suheil Sedran, Oud Master.
Saturdays: 2:30 am – 4:30 pm
Ages 18+, women only
The first trial session is free
$60 fee (January-December) 2026 will apply after the first session.
