Islam: A Discussion of Culture and Religion with the Logan Islamic Center

The history and traditions of Islam are the focus of the next Saturdays at the Museum activity at Utah State University.

USU’s Museum of Anthropology presents “Islam: A Discussion of Culture and Religion” Saturday, Feb. 5. Guests for the day represent the Logan Islamic Center and visitors can engage in meaningful conversations regarding both the beliefs and traditions of Islam, event organizers said.

The day’s activities include educational displays and activities for families and children. The event focuses on increasing awareness of the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims, both locally and in Muslim countries around the world.

Guests from the Logan Islamic Center are featured in a presentation between 1 and 2 p.m.

Among those involved is museum intern Emily Baker.

“I’m looking forward to hearing from the Islamic community about their culture first hand,” she said. “This Saturday’s event is a great opportunity to get an informed perspective on Islamic traditions and to understand the belief systems of this ancient religion.”

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252.

In addition to its Saturday program hours, the Museum of Anthropology is open to USU students and members of the public six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.

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Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu