University of Minnesota Arabic Language Program

08/02/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 12:15 - 1:15 pm for ustaadh Ali's ever-popular Arabic Calligraphy workshop!

This is a free event open to Arabic learners of all levels --to participate, all you need is basic familiarity with the letters of the Arabic alphabet. The event is held in English.

You do not need to be enrolled in a summer or fall Arabic class to take part! Additionally, if you are new to the University of Minnesota and have questions about Arabic, we will be available to answer them. We are happy to chat with you about the many options and opportunities the Arabic Program offers!

07/27/2026

Need a mood booster? Join us in the University of Minnesota Arabic Program for an hour of Arabic music and song, expertly led by ustaadh Mohammed!

You do *not* need to be enrolled in a summer Arabic course to participate. Are you a brand-new or prospective UMN student? We will have flyers and lots of info about the Arabic Program available at this event, and look forward to meeting you!

Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/nTxbkmxW4FndvHoj8.
Yallah nghanni!

07/19/2026

Join us on Thursday July 23 for ustaadha Katrien's Introduction to Khaleeji Arabic Workshop! You do not need to be an enrolled Arabic student to participate. Don't know the Arabic Program yet, but you're curious? Get to know us at this event and learn about everything we have to offer!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/CSJoRbqD1EJ61AzY8

Photo credit Florian Wehde on Unsplash

04/16/2026

Tonight at 5:30 pm: join the ARAB X Desi Social, cohosted by the Arab Student Association and the Pakistani Student Association! Featuring Arabic calligraphy with the Arabic Program's ustaadh Ali!

03/04/2026

Join us this Friday, March 6, at 5:00 pm for games followed by iftar!
The event will take place in the AMCC room on the second floor of Coffman Memorial Union

UMN Languages

02/17/2026

The University of Minnesota Arabic Language Program wishes all who celebrate a joyful and blessed Ramadan!

01/06/2026

Introducing our Spring 2026 Arabic Debate Skills course! This course is great for advanced-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as native speakers of Arabic.

To test into this exciting course, please contact [email protected].

12/16/2025