Maqam Editions Presents Al-Mu’allaqat – Shubbak Festival 2025

Thu 12 June, 17:00

A majestic night of books, art, music, poetry, and storytelling inspired by Souk Ukaz, the historic annual market of the Hejaz, as part of Shubbak Festival 2025

Maqam Editions, London’s newest Arab publishing house, presents al-Mu’allaqat – a night of books, art, music, poetry, and storytelling. Inspired by Souk Ukaz, the historic annual market of the Hejaz, the evening celebrates Maqam Editions’ five inaugural publications, including Tarif Khalidi’s groundbreaking English translation of all ten Mu’allaqat – the first-ever publication of its kind.

The event will feature large-scale illuminated renditions of al-Mu’allaqat, created through a collaboration between artists Alaziz Atef and Omar El-Kaissi, alongside immersive soundscapes and performances by sound artist Dirar Kalash and vocalist Omran Zein. A series of workshops will also take place throughout the night

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Maqam Editions

A newly established London-based publishing house dedicated to producing translations to and from the languages of Southwest Asia and North Africa, with a particular focus on Arabic. Their publications include single-language, bilingual, and multilingual editions, bridging literary traditions and making these works accessible to a wider audience.

Date: 12 June 2025

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Bar:  We serve a selection of craft beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks.

Length: approx. 2 hours

Tickets: Coming soon!

We recommend pre-booking tickets to guarantee entry. Booking on the door will result in an additional fee of £1.

Venue: Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Rowington Close, London W2 5TF

Closest Stations: Royal Oak (Circle and Hammersmith & City line) 0.3 miles

Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo line) 0.4 miles

Paddington Station (National Rail services and Circle, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City line) 0.9 miles