THE MOON: A Voyage Through Time

THE MOON: A Voyage Through Time

Since the dawn of civilization, the moon has captivated cultures. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time explores our enduring fascination with this enchanting orb in the sky and looks at the role it has played in faith, science, and the arts across the Muslim world and beyond. Our related programs bring together scholars, artists and thought-leaders who reveal the mysteries of the moon.

The Moon: Mirror of Faith, Science, and the Arts

The Moon: Mirror of Faith, Science, and the Arts

Dr. Christiane Gruber

Discover the many meanings of the moon within Islamic art and culture with Dr. Christiane Gruber, exhibition co-curator.
The Moon and Humanity with Dr. Jamil A. Shariff

The Moon and Humanity with Dr. Jamil A. Shariff

Astronomer and public speaker Dr. Jamil A. Shariff discusses how the moon has benefitted the development and continued existence of life on planet Earth. This talk, by an astronomer working on cutting-edge space technology, covers how the cycles of the moon have played a central role in the faith of Islam since its inception, and how both lunar and solar cycles have remained important in our daily life from that era through to the present day.
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