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events at Ilkley Literature FestivalMulti-lingual Mushaira: Gathering of PoetsSun 19 Oct 1–4.30pmIlkley Playhouse LS29 8DWEnjoy Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, English and Gujarati poetry readings – with English translation. We’ll be welcoming some of the most prominent South Asian poets in the North.FREE with banquet kindly provided by Panache.In association with Bazm-E-Tadeeb International.

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Kamila Shamsie: A God in Every StoneSat 11 Oct 1.30–2.30pmIlkley Playhouse LS29 8DWOrange prize shortlisted author, Kamila Shamsie, discusses her stunning new novel of heartbreak. Set in Summer 1914, twenty year old Pathan, Qayyum Gul, is learning about brotherhood and loyalty in the British Indian army.£6/4.

The Britannic Crescent: Muslims, Empire and the First World War, 1830–1930Sat 11 Oct 7.30–8.30pmSt Margaret’s Hall LS29 9TZJoin leading experts to hear about the founder of England’s first mosque and the untold sacrifice of the Yemenis as stokers on the British merchant fleet during the First World War. With Dr Mohammed Siddique Seddon, Professor Ron Geaves and Dr Shamim Miah.£6/4.In association with Kube publishing.

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TICKETS AND INFORMATIONFull details of all events plus online booking at www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.ukBox Office open from 26 August 01943 816714Ilkley is 30 minutes by train from Bradford and Leeds.Events are in the centre of Ilkley a few minutes from the bus/train station.All venues accessible with nearby parking – see website for access details.

The Ilkley Literature Festival Ltd. Registered In England and Wales Company No: 1061343 Ilkley Literature Festival is a registered charity Charity No: 501801

Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Art: Razwan Ul-HaqSat 11 Oct 1.30–3.30pm Manor House Education Room LS29 9DTHave a go at free-form Arabic Calligraphy using hand-ground ink and learn more about Arabic Calligraphywith artist and author Razwan Ul-Haq.£15/10. Please book in advance.

Sultan vs. Dracula: Razwan Ul-HaqSat 11 Oct 4.30–5.30pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DWRazwan Ul-Haq introduces a little known science fiction genre of early Muslim writers. Sultan vs. Dracula, his illustrated novel, is an important reimagination of the encounter between Islam and the West around the fall of the Byzantine Empire.£6/4.

Minoli SalgadoSat 18 Oct 7–7.30pm St Margaret’s Hall LS29 9TZ Join author Minoli Salgado, winnerof the first SI Leeds Literary Prizefor unpublished fiction for a short reading from her debut novel, A Little Dust on the Eyes.£3.In association with Peepal Tree Press and the SI Leeds Prize.

Roopa Farooki and Romesh GunesekeraSat 18 Oct 7.45-8.45pm St Margaret’s Hall LS29 9TZThree times Orange Prize longlisted author, Roopa Farooki and Booker Prize finalist Romesh Gunesekera discuss their new books and the inspiration behind them. £6/4.

Publish or Be Damned: Publishing By and For MuslimsSun 19 Oct 6.30–7.30pm St Margaret’s Hall LS29 9TZWant to know more about what goes on behind the scenes in publishing? Yahya Birt (Kube Publishing), Ra Page (Comma Press) and Rukhsana Yasmin (Saqi and Jacaranda) discuss the various aspects surrounding the publication of books by authors of Muslim heritage. £5/3.In association with Kube Publishing, Comma Press, Saqi and Jacaranda.

You might also be interested in …Arab Spring, Arab WinterFri 10 Oct 7.30–8.30pm Clarke Foley Centre LS29 9DZThe Arab uprisings in 2011–12 were welcomed with euphoria. Now, in many ‘Arab spring’ countries, euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment. Dr Hendrik Kraetzschmar explores the prospects for democratisation in the region.£6/4.In association with the University of Leeds.

The Book of GazaSun 19 Oct 8–9pm St Margaret’s Hall LS29 9TZThrough their writing, Nayrouz Qarmout and Mona Abu Sharekh, leading authors from Gaza, offer insights into everyday life and struggles in a place that has been called ‘the world’s largest prison’.£5/3.In association with Comma Press. Supported by English PEN and the A.M. Qattan Foundation.

Manasamitra: The Singing BowlSat 4 Oct 7.30-8.10pm Ilkley Playhouse LS29 8DWManasamitra explore the world of lullabies through poetry, dance and lilting music. £6/4.

Indian music & dance performance

Roopa Farooki