Arab World Cultural Day 2025

Every year, Inalco's student associations bring the heart of the Pôle des Langues et Civilisations (Paris 13th) to life, for one day each, to showcase the cultural and geographical areas they represent. Open to all, these days are a not-to-be-missed annual event!
Vue panoramique des remparts de la vieille ville du Caire
Cairo, egypt - october 12, 2018, panorama of the medieval bab zuweila gate © Kostya / Freepik ‎

Arab World Day is an associative event open to the public, to discover Arab culture, language and its history. The student association Assila presents its knowledge around games, exhibitions and fun, free manual activities aimed at everyone.

A buffet is organized throughout the day with a wide selection of products, dishes, savory and sweet fingerfood, as well as various drinks to discover the culinary diversity of the Arab world.

The day will close with a parade of traditional dress at the auditorium.

Program

Hall du 2

  • 12:30 am - 1:30pm: Arabic buffet
  • 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Editions Fenêtres book sales, Hikayat game sales, Palestinian product sales, presentation of the tarjimly
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Arabian snack

Auditorium

  • 5:30 - 6:00pm: parade of traditional outfits from the Arabian World

Foyer

  • 2 pm - 5:00pm: introduction to Arabian dances and traditional dress fittings

Room 4.17

  • 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: big Arab World quiz

Room 5.27

  • 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: introduction to Arabic calligraphy

Room 3.15

  • 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: introduction to Palestinian embroidery