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Shia Holiday of Eid Ghadir Recognized
June 11, 2025
Shia Muslims around the globe celebrate Eid Ghadīr on the 18th day of the final month of the Muslim lunar calendar (Dhu-ʾl-ḥijja) to commemorate a core element of Prophet Muḥammad’s divine message.
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Dr. Bilal Ansari Contributes to Book on Divine Revelation and Communication
June 3, 2025
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Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher Lead Short Course in Nigeria
May 28, 2025
As part of a working relationship between HIU's Macdonald Center and the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher, were invited to Kaduna, Nigeria, to lead a short course titled “Reading Texts together” from May 21-26, 2025.
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Aida Mansoor Receives Vision Award from Charter Oak Cultural Center
May 21, 2025
We are proud to announce that Aida Mansoor, Director of Field Education, received the Vision Award for Social Justice from the Charter Oak Cultural Center at a ceremony earlier in May.
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HIU to Offer Online Biblical Hebrew as Continuing Education ClassMay 19, 2025
For the first time, HIU will offer a Biblical Hebew class this summer as part of its non-credit continuing education program.
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Peace Covenant Unites Jewish Community Leaders, Indonesian DignitariesMay 19, 2025
A group of Indonesian dignitaries, led by Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, attended an HIU interfaith breafkast on May 16 with the express purpose of meeting Hartford-area rabbis. The highlight of the event was the signing of "The Hartford Covenant: For the Peace of the World."