Memorial event for Annemarie Schimmel

This evening will focus on "Wissenschaft, Mystik und Ästhetik im Spiegel des Erbes" (Science, Mysticism and Aesthetics in the Mirror of Heritage) by Annemarie Schimmel, the Erfurt-born and world-renowned Islamic scholar. The festive event will be held in German. You can find further information in the event flyer.

Programme:

• Opening: Thomas Hutt, President University Society
• Leben und Werk Annemarie Schimmels (Life and work of Annemarie Schimmel): Jamal Malik, Professor of Islamic Studies, University of Erfurt
• Laudatory speech: Stefan Weidner, journalist and Islamic scholar, member of the German Academy for Language and Poetry and the writers' association PEN Centre Germany
• Calligraphy, music and dance: Shahid Alam & TÜMATA, artists and calligraphers and musicians and dancers of the group TÜMATA: Torsten Haag, Judith Bomheuer Kuschel, Sabine Banu Heck, Christoph Hintenender, Sinan Bachmeier Eksi, Andrea Amina Stölzl, Naima Müller, Andrea Azize Güvenc
• Closing: Get-together with oriental finger food