Join us for a warm, intimate evening of live music led by the distinguished artist Sadiq Sheikh Gibril, performing a thoughtful selection of songs and musical pieces. Expect a relaxed atmosphere that brings people together around sound, culture, and shared enjoyment. Entry and parking are free, making it easy to drop in and stay for the full experience.

This special evening is a tribute to Hashim Sadiq, honouring the spirit that “made a homeland out of the word”. Convened as an intimate gathering of remembrance and affection, the programme brings together friends and community voices to celebrate his legacy through spoken reflections, poetry, music, and song.

Organised by the Amani Rinas Forum in collaboration with friends of the late Hashim Sadiq across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, the evening features contributions from Tareq Abu Ubaida, Mohammed Trous, Al Sadiq Sheikh El Din, Othman Tarat, Mohammed Al Asbat, Moatasim Sayed Ahmed, and Hossam Moussa. The event takes place at Napata Restaurant in Utrecht, with free on site parking available.

Join us for the launch of “A Fine Mist on the Shadows of Ebony” by Sudanese author Issam Al Sadiq, an evening dedicated to literature, ideas, and the craft of storytelling. The programme offers a focused introduction to the novel and its themes, followed by space for reflection and audience engagement in a warm, intimate setting.

The event includes a critical reading by Mohammed Dreika, bringing a sharp literary lens to the work and its significance. The gathering takes place at Napata Restaurant, Euclideslaan 60, 3584 BN Utrecht, with free parking available.

Join us for an afternoon and evening of literary conversation with celebrated Sudanese novelist Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin, in a special Book Talk that brings readers into the ideas, themes, and human questions that animate his work. Across two sessions, we will explore his writing through guided discussion, reflection, and audience engagement, creating a space for thoughtful dialogue and cultural exchange.

The programme features an English conversation around the novel “Samahan”, followed by an Arabic discussion of the new novel “Al Aththous”. The sessions are hosted by Sara Malout and Beneika Ofrik (English), and feature an in conversation format with writer and media professional Othman Omar (Othman Tarat), with presentation by renowned journalist Mohamed Al Asbat (Arabic). Free parking is available.