There will also be an opportunity for discussion, questions and answers. Through the Mists of Muslim Time Before Rukhsana became an author and storyteller, she graduated from college as a scientist. When the Ontario Science Centre asked her to prepare a storytelling event for their Timescape exhibit she combined her love of science with her love of story to form this engaging presentation. She talks about the origins of the Gregorian calendar vs. the origins of the Islamic calendar and the different ways in which cultures tell time. Using audience participation she illustrates the lunar calendar and the phases of the moon.
Many teachers find the Islamic prayer requirements confusing.
In this presentation she covers how many times Muslims pray, the pre-requisites of prayer, the purpose and benefits of prayer, what is required of a prayer, what is required o a prayer room, and how teachers can help. Each of the above presentations can be covered in 45 to 90 minutes, depending on how much time is available. It is also possible to combine a number of the presentations into half day or full day programs. The presentations can be done with teachers in one school or in forums with teachers from many schools. Other topics are available.