Abdelkader’s Legacy: Bridging Elkader and Algeria

FREE PUBLIC EVENT

Doors open at 1:30pm with live music. Program begins at 2:00pm followed by a reception in Elkader City Hall.

Meet Algerian Ambassador Sabri Boukadoum; David Hamod, President & CEO, National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce; Dr. William Lawrence, Director North African Area Studies Program, National Council U.S. Arab Relations; John W. Kiser, AEP Co-founder/author; and more.

Learn about Emir Abdelkader’s legacy of cultivating cultural understanding, human rights, and ethical leadership with moral courage. His example led to connecting Elkader and Mascara City, Algeria as sister cities.

Enjoy an original music video “Commander of the Faithful” and parts of a documentary series created by Aures TV, Algeria, along with photos of Elkader and Mascara.