ADC Cultural Event Features Arab Idol Mohammad Assaf

posted on: Sep 4, 2013

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is excited to present our third annual cultural event entitled “Turaath: Celebrating Arab Culture in America,” at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm. This year’s event is organized by ADC’s Women’s Initiative and will feature the 2013 Arab Idol winners; acclaimed Palestinian vocalist Mohammad Assaf, Syrian songstress Farah Youssef, and Lebanese vocalist Ziad Khoury.

ADC President Warren David said that “as a part of our mission to promote mutual understanding and preserve the Arab cultural heritage, we are honored to present this historical performance.” David went to say “during this challenging time in the Arab world it is refreshing to hear these young voices of hope and optimism.”

Last year, Mohammed Assaf, a Palestinian singer from Gaza won the widely popular contest Arab Idol. His victory received worldwide coverage from the media and was welcomed with joy by Palestinians and Arabs around the world.

Exclusive tickets will be available to ADC members this weekend and for the general public on Monday September 9th. To become an ADC member and support Arab American civil rights, visit Support.ADC.org. Tickets will be available at our website www.ADC.org. A portion of the proceeds will go to UNRWA and UNHCR to support refugees in the Arab World.

ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the United States. Since its founding in 1980, ADC has been committed to protecting civil rights, promoting mutual understanding, and preserving the Arab American cultural heritage. The ADC Women’s Initiative unites influential Arab American women with ADC’s mission to empower and celebrate the Arab American community.

For media inquiries contact us at Media@adc.org or (202) 644-9164. For more information on tickets or sponsorships please email Turaath@ADC.org or call (202) 244-2990.