12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival 2025
The largest and oldest festival of Islamic Arts in the United States will take place November 15th and 16th at the University of Houston. The festival will feature artists from across the country.
The 2025 festival is set to celebrate diverse forms of Islamic arts, including calligraphy, Ebru, henna, music, paintings, and woodwork. It will also feature a captivating live Sufi music program and a stand-up Muslim comedy show. The event will also host a film festival, a spoken word program, an art workshop, and an academic seminar.
With over 5,000 pieces of art by more than 50 artists on display, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy, appreciate, and purchase art. They can also engage in interactive art sessions, live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, learn about Islamic art and culture, attend workshops, and savor ethnic food.
The festival attracts people of all ages, ethnicities, and faiths for two days of fun, festivity, and learning. Get ready for a fun-filled festival!
Free Admissions*! All Welcome!
University of Houston,
Student Center South
4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204
Saturday 15th of November:
Visual Arts Display. 10.30 AM-5.30 PM
Comedy Show and Entertainment.
6.00 PM- 10.30 PM.
Sunday 16th of November:
10.30 AM-5.30 PM
Visual Arts Display
Click Below for 2025 Festival Programs
Art Display and Sales
Live Art Demonstration
Sufi Music Concert
Art Workshops
Spoken Word Program
Academic Seminar
Film Festival
Children's Art
Muslim Comedy Show
Meet Internationally Acclaimed Artists
Each year, several famous artists in the field of Islamic art attend our festival. The festival allows artists the opportunity to network, collaborate, share ideas, and inspire one another.
Prominent artists who have participated in our events include Elinor Holland, Nihad Dukhan, Haji Noor Deen, Behnaz Karjoo, Paul Barchilon, Jennifer Usman, and Muhammad Zaman. The 2024 festival saw prominent artists like Adil Abedi, Josh Berer, Moina Sajjad, Fariba Abedin, and Meryem Osmanlioglu come together under one roof for the festival.
This year’s festival will also bring together some of the biggest names in Islamic art. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcements and find out who is coming to the festival this year.
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About The Islamic Arts Society
The Islamic Arts Festival is organized by the Islamic Arts Society. The Islamic Arts Society aims to share the rich heritage of Islamic Arts. The society organizes events to celebrate our culture and promote the positive image of our community among Muslims and non-Muslims. Art is a common language and binds diverse communities. By promoting Islamic arts, we hope to promote mutual understanding and to bring the broader American community together.
Video of the 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, 2024
Sweet Memories of Previous Art Festivals
