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The Memoirs of M.A. Draz & Farewell Reception

The Egyptian American Society (EAS) of Chicago organized an event for the Chicago Premiere screening of the documentary film "The Memoirs of M. A. Draz" on Sunday June 14th at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of chicago. The event, that was attended by a number of luminaries, distinguished community members, and EAS board members, included a panel discussion. The presentation and discussion were led by Dr. Dina Rashed, EAS president, who coordinated the Q&A session with the panelists: Ambassador Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago, and Professor Ossama Abdelgawwad of Valparaiso University. The discussion saw active participation from the audience and mostly centered around the visionary writings of Sheikh Draz who pioneered an enlightened view of religions, especially in his seminal book "The Moral World of the Qur'an" based on his doctoral thesis at the Sorbonne University.

A projected handwritten document in Arabic script with a caption indicating it was created by Mohamed Abdallah Draz, in a dark room with a wooden interior and chairs.

Three people participating in a panel discussion or interview in a wood-paneled room; a woman on the left, a woman in the middle, and a man on the right, all holding microphones; a large screen displaying Arabic text is behind them.

A group of people seated in a conference room, listening attentively to a presentation, with wooden paneling on the wall behind them.

Yehya Khalil & Jazz Ensemble

August 26, 2023

EAS Lakefront Party - Lake Forest, Illinois

Five people standing in front of colorful artwork depicting a large pink flower with abstract designs around it at an indoor event.

Group of 14 people standing in a row indoors in front of vibrant, colorful artwork featuring a large pink flower and abstract designs.

Five people standing in front of a colorful and large mural featuring a pink flower with artistic elements on a wall in a decorated indoor space.

Group of 14 people standing together indoors, smiling, in front of colorful, artistic wall murals with floral and abstract designs.

A group of ten women standing outdoors near a body of water with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Four women standing together outdoors near a waterfront with trees, a lamp post, and a cloudy blue sky in the background.

A group of smiling people taking a selfie near a waterfront park with benches, trees, and a stone wall in the background. There are other visitors walking along the path by the water.

Group of four women smiling and taking a selfie near a waterfront with trees, rocks, and cloudy sky.

Three adults standing outdoors near a waterfront with trees and a bench behind them, smiling for a photo.

A group of people standing together outdoors near a waterfront, with trees, a lamp post, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Two men standing outdoors near a park and water. The older man in front wears sunglasses, a white t-shirt, green pants, and white sneakers. The younger man in the background wears sunglasses, a black shirt, purple jacket, blue jeans, and sandals. The

Three people standing outdoors near a lakeside, with trees, a lamp post, and a bench in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.

Group of diverse people posing outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a lamp post in the background.

Group of seven people sitting at a table outdoors, with food and drinks, enjoying a sunny day.

Group of people standing on a sidewalk near the beach, with trees, benches, and the ocean in the background.

Five people standing outdoors near a lakeside, smiling at the camera with trees and a bench in the background.

Group of women and a man gathered outdoors near a building, some smiling and holding drinks, with others seated around a table.

People at a picnic table outdoors with snacks, drinks, and musical instruments, including a man playing a guitar and another holding a CD player, near a pavilion and a lake.

Five people standing outdoors at a social gathering, smiling at the camera. Four men and one woman, dressed casually, with a building and greenery in the background.

A group of nine people sitting around a picnic table outdoors, smiling at the camera, with trees and a pavilion in the background.

Group of five men smiling and posing outdoors at a gathering, with some holding drinks and a tambourine, under a pavilion with trees and a bridge in the background.

Group of ten diverse people standing outside a building, smiling for the photo. Some wear casual summer clothing, sunglasses, and hats.

Group of women taking a selfie outdoors near a body of water, with trees, rocks, a lamp post, and a paved road in the background.

People gathered at an outdoor event under a pavilion, with a woman wearing a white head covering serving food from a table.

A group of smiling people taking a selfie outdoors near a lake, with trees, benches, and a clear blue sky in the background.

Group of people gathered outdoors near the beach, with some standing and others sitting at a table, engaged in conversation on a sunny day.

A group of people standing outdoors near a water body, with trees, a lamppost, and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.

Group of seven people standing outside near a beach, some talking and listening to each other, with trees and water in the background.

Group of diverse people standing outdoors on a sunny day with green trees and a blue sky in the background.

A group of people standing outdoors near a park or waterfront, posing for a photo. The group includes men and women dressed casually, some wearing sunglasses and hats. There are trees and a lamppost in the background, with a partly cloudy sky overhea

A man wearing sunglasses is sitting and playing a stringed instrument outdoors near a body of water, while a group of people stands nearby, some engaged in conversation, with trees and a boat in the background.

Group of seven women standing on a sidewalk near the beach with trees, a bench, and the ocean in the background.

Three people standing outdoors near a body of water, smiling at the camera.

A group of nine people standing in a line on a road next to a park, with a lake, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background, enjoying a sunny day.

A park with a brick pathway leading to a pavilion where a crowd of people is gathered. There are benches, trees, and a grassy area surrounding the path.

Group of eight friends sitting at a picnic table outdoors, smiling, with two bottles of water, a loaf of bread, and a pizza. A woman in a pink shirt stands nearby, with a pavilion and green trees in the background.

A man in a suit and a woman in a black dress standing together in front of a floral backdrop with butterflies, with a striped bench and a large floral arrangement nearby.

Four women dressed in formal and semi-formal dresses standing in front of a floral backdrop with greenery and flowers. They are smiling and posing for the photo.

Ambassador Maged Talk arranged by EAS at University of Chicago 2/22/2012

Minister Nabila Makram, Mr. and Mrs Mohamed Azmi and Drs Kamal and Lucy Ibrahim

Three adults standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. The man on the left is wearing a suit with a light blue and white striped tie. The woman in the middle has dark hair and is wearing a dark blue blazer with gold buttons. The wo

A young girl with face paint and a balloon hat, smiling at a party or celebration.

Dr. Muhammad Eissa and Father Samuel at Farewell Dinner of Counsel General Mohammed AbouElDahab July 2019

Three women standing together indoors, smiling, at a social event, with a beige wall and patterned carpet in the background.

Two men in suits exchange a gift at a conference, with some audience members observing.

A man in a gray suit with purple tie and a woman in a patterned dress smiling at an event, standing on a colorful carpet with round floral design, with people and tables in the background.

An older man in a gray suit giving a speech at a formal event with people seated at round tables listening.

Group of six well-dressed people standing together in front of a decorative wall with flowers and butterflies, smiling for the camera.

A group of professionally dressed people standing in a banquet hall during a formal event, with some seated at round tables with white tablecloths and gold chairs, and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Group of five diverse people standing together indoors, dressed in formal attire, smiling for the camera.

Group of diverse young adults posing together at a formal event with Egyptian and American flags, and a sign reading 'Egyptian American Society Chicago' behind them in an elegant ballroom.

Group of formally dressed people standing in a banquet hall during a formal event, with round tables and gold chairs.

Three people dressed in formal attire holding bouquets of flowers, standing in a decorated venue with chairs and a large stained glass window in the background.

Group of people gathered in a room for a formal occasion, some sitting and others standing, dressed in formal attire. There is a round table with a white tablecloth and a small flower arrangement in the foreground.

A person preparing a large cooked beef tenderloin on a wooden stand, with lettuce leaves and a carving knife, in a room with a brick wall and window.

Group of women smiling and posing together at an event in a banquet hall. There is a large screen behind them displaying the flag of Egypt. A woman on the stage to the left is speaking into a microphone, and a man is near a sound mixer.

A group of seven men dressed in formal and semi-formal attire standing together in a banquet hall, smiling at the camera.

Group of seven people at a social gathering, posing for a photo in front of a decorative backdrop with green foliage and colorful butterfly decorations, inside a well-lit room with patterned carpet and a window with closed blinds.

A group of nine women standing together on a wooden dance floor in a banquet hall, dressed in colorful and stylish clothing, smiling at the camera.

A group of people posing and smiling at an indoor event, with LED lighting and a patterned carpet in the background.

Three women standing together in front of a floral backdrop, smiling, at a formal event.

Three women in colorful dresses standing in front of a floral backdrop with pink roses and greenery at an indoor event.

A person with face paint resembling a tiger, sitting at a table with colorful painted rocks and art supplies, in a room with a door and shelving in the background.

Children in a room with arts and crafts supplies, including colorful paint, brushes, and sponges, some children sitting at a table and others standing, engaging in a creative activity.

Three women standing on a balcony with a lush green park and cloudy sky in the background.

A young girl with dark curly hair, wearing a sleeveless rainbow striped dress, is smiling at the camera and holding a spoon. She is seated at a table covered with a white cloth, with colorful painted cookies and small containers of paint or frosting.

Group of six people smiling, standing outside a building with windows and glass door, green landscape visible through windows.

Group of six people standing in front of a screen with the Lebanese flag projected on it, in an indoor event setting.

A group of eleven people standing indoors in front of a decorated wall with pink and white flowers and green leaves, on a red patterned carpet.

Group of five people standing under a blue gazebo in a park, with American and red flags, and a fountain in the background.

A group of people gathered under a pavilion, serving and enjoying a large buffet of pasta and other dishes outdoors. Some individuals are serving food, while others are waiting or eating.

Group of diverse people standing together outdoors under a pavilion, some holding flags, during a sunny day.

People gathered at a covered outdoor pavilion serving food at a community event, with trays of pasta and salads on the table.

Group of diverse people standing under a pavilion with flags, at a park on a sunny day, gathered for an event.

Five women standing together outdoors near a body of water, holding small flags. They are dressed in casual attire and smiling, with trees and a fountain in the background.

A rectangular cake decorated with white, black, and red icing. It features a design of the Texas state flag, with a yellow star in the center and red and white stripes. Red lettering on the cake wishes a happy retirement.

Three women standing in front of a festive backdrop with white curtains, glowing string lights, and snow-dusted pine branches, dressed in elegant attire.

Three women standing together at a festive event, surrounded by Christmas decorations including white flowers, green branches, lanterns, and lit string lights.