THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2024 Page 11 American Association for Arab Women inspires inclusion with 12th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration By Tara Vocino T he American Association for Arab Women’s 12th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration at 350 Main St. was well attended last Friday night. This year’s celebration marked the closure of the Moroccan gallery in the space. Members danced the Ahwash, which is a folklore dance from southern Morocco. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Artist Salwa Gardaf, of Malden, by a Moroccan-style doll that she made. American Association for Arab Women President Souad Akib said the 12th annual women’s day celebration bid farewell to the art gallery. Junior Lioness Crystal Stillman (far left), of the dance troupe Lionesses El Atlas, participated in a ghiaytas, a traditional procession-style dance. Shown from left to right: State Representative Steven Ultrino, American Association for Arab Women Vice President Habiba Idrissi, Massachusetts/Metro North Senior Action Council Vice President Karen Lynch and Mayor Gary Christenson. Artist Abdelilah Ennassef said each artwork displays a different form of expression. Celebrating International Women’s Day: artist Nezha Bahlouli Abdeen by her painting of a mosaic style of a traditional water fountain and a painting of babouche, which is a traditional women’s slipper. Brianne Skywall danced the seneeya, which is a tea tray dance, during last Friday’s 12th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration at 350 Main St. American Association for Arab Women President Souad Akib with artist Abdelilah Ennassef by his fabric. Emcee Fay Farhane said today’s theme is inspiring inclusion and March is International Women’s Month. Housing Families’ Annual Legislative Breakfast April 26 Y ou're invited! Join us at the Housing Families Annual Legislative Breakfast. The Breakfast is presented by our Medical Advisory Committee. We will gather with our client, community and legislative partners to advocate for key policy and legislative initiatives that would improve housing equity and well-being across Greater Boston. The Legislative Breakfast is an opportunity for community members to make faceto-face connections with their legislators, as well as an opportunity to advocate for health and housing equity efforts. Event details: Friday, April 26, 8:30–10:30 a.m. (doors will open at 8:00 a.m.); Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal S., Malden, Mass. This event is free and open to the public. To secure your spot, please RSVP by April 19. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Molly Abrahamson at mabrahamson@ housingfamilies.org Shown during the 2023 Legislative Breakfast were politicians from surrounding communities such as Revere, Everett and Malden.(Courtesy of Allan Dines)
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