13th Annual International Sufism Symposium

Fri, May 5 - Sun, May 7
3:00 pm Friday to 8 pm Sunday
Prices range from $15 to $180

Scholars from around the world will make presentations to promote the
understanding of Islam at the International Sufism Symposium at the
Hilton Hotel, 300 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, Friday through Sunday,
May 5 - 7.

The weekend will include a Sufi psychology panel presentation on
Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm offering CEUs for therapists.

Workshops and lectures will take place on Saturday and Sunday
beginning at 9:00 am each day. A Saturday evening prayer gathering
will include Sufi zekr. Taneen Sufi Music Ensemble will present an
interfaith concert with Ya Elah, Jewish Music Ensemble, on Friday,
May 5 at 8 pm.
The Sufi Women's Organization will bring together women from many
countries and the young adult program, "Voices for Justice" will hold
an open meeting.

Prices range from $15 for psychology panel to $180 for entire
weekend. Single day rates and Special rates for Seniors, students,
and early registration before April 15th available.

This multi-cultural celebration is sponsored by the International
Association of Sufism, headquartered in Novato. The weekend is open
to the public with registration available for one, two or three days.
Discounts are available for students and seniors and all programs are
wheelchair accessible. For information call (415) 472-6959 or go to
www.sufismsymposium.org or www.taneen.org

Venue:

San Jose Hilton
Hilton Hotel, 300 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose
408-287-2100
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SJCSHHF

The Hilton San Jose hotel is accessible from freeway 101, 280 and
highway 87. Located at the corner of San Carlos and Almaden
Boulevard, connected to the McEnery Convention Center. From SF: Take
Highway 101 South, take Guadalupe Expressway south to the Park Ave./
San Carlos Exit, Left on Park Ave., Right on to Alamden Blvd. Go one
block and the Hilton Hotel is on the Left. OR from Oakland: I-880
going South take I-280 South. Exit Almaden/Vine and turn left at the
light. The hotel is located on the right handside 2 and 1/2 blocks on
Almaden Blvd.

Additional Info:

415-472-6959
http://www.sufismsymposium.org