PERFORMING ARTISTS

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Aerosol Ali

Graffiti Artist

Aerosol Ali

Graffiti was often a self-glorification of one’s identity, the ‘tag’ being the focus. Mohammed began exploring simple messages which at the heart of were still – the words – but words which pointed to other than the ‘self’, with a deeper message, that was speaking to the public, and relevant to the wider society. Mohammed was recently invited by the Pope to perform at the Vatican and delivered a memorable experience for all those who attended.

Fatiha Elghorri

Comedian

Fatiha Elghorri

Fatiha is a London based comedian who appears around the country with her stand up documenting her time on the streets through to her family life. Fatiha also works on many social and humanitarian causes with her comedy, having appeared on BBC Radio London.”

Madinah Javed

Reciter

Madinah Javed

Madinah Javed is a young reciter who not only has legal career to look forward to but will blow you away by the natural gift in her voice. She showcases that women can achieve both the deen (religion) and duniya (worldly gains) and Madinah is just that. Currently finishing off her legal training she travels the world with her recitation & will leave you feeling empowered by the verses of the quran.

Omar Suleiman

Speaker

Omar Suleiman

Omar Suleiman was born and raised in Louisiana, and connects to a range of audiences through his character, knowledge and charisma. Omar has shared platforms with world leaders including President Barak Obama, served as an Imam in New Orleans and is dedicated to teaching. Omar is also a strong advocate of community service, interfaith dialogue, and in 2010, the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans awarded him for “Outstanding Civic Achievement”.

Ilm Arts Festival - KUALA LUMPUR

In 2015, an epic festival was launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where a truly diverse range of art forms were experienced under one roof. After ground-breaking events in Kuala Lumpur (10/16), Kuwait (08/16), Melbourne (03/16), Johannesburg (07/17), Melbourne (09/18), London (11-19); it is now finally coming back home to Kuala Lumpur in association with the Garden Of Eid Festival. Prominent artists from a renage of genres including Sports Personalities, Comedians, Influencers, Spoken Word, Poets, Graffiti Artists, Reciters, Rappers, Light Painters and many more all come together for a one-day only festival that you just can’t afford to miss.

About Ilm Arts Festival

The Ilm Arts Festival aims to showcase some of the world’s leading performers and artists to come together in an amazing one day festival, where faith meets creativity.

By engaging audiences, uniting communities and highlighting the challenges the youth are currently facing, the Ilm Arts Festival will be the voice of the unheard. Read more>

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Muslim Talent Search

We are looking for new talent for future Ilm Art Festivals. If you think you have what it takes then get in touch with us

Video: Why we need art

This is one our our favourite videos put together by our artistic director Mohammed Ali.  Shot around the city of Kuala Lumpur and Putra Jaya,

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