In Pursuit of Transcendence,
through the Arts

Secrets from the Heart II
Khalid Casado

Annual Retreat in New Mexico partnering with the West African Calligraphy Institute

Reed Pens used in Arabic Calligraphy

Workshop with Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado

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Amalstan, the Flag
Nihad Dukhan

The Burdah Ensemble at the Kennedy Center

Reed Society strives to preserve and promote sacred art and music as a means for enriching contemporary artistic and spiritual practices.

Our mission is carried out through the hosting of events, workshops, lectures, performances, and galleries.

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Workshops

Reed Society regularly organize sacred art and music workshops in the Washington DC area, and are highly experienced in organizing throughout the United States. We connect you to trained educators who are masters in a variety of sacred traditions. Try your hand at the art of illumination, Arabic calligraphy, sacred geometry, devotional poetry or explore music modes from a different musical tradition such as Qawwali or Khayal. We work with museums, universities, private schools, youth groups, even law firms and consulting firms.

Retreats

Throughout the year, Reed Society offer retreats for in-depth study of sacred art. These are two or three day events which bring aspirants from all across the United States to our nation's capital. In addition, we host an annual retreat in the majestic landscape of New Mexico with our partners The West African Calligraphy Institute and Dar al Islam. This is open to seekers of beauty from all backgrounds and all levels.

Performances

Reed Society organize concerts throughout the United States with our network of musicians. We work with a wide range of musical traditions including folk singers from India, various Qawwali artists, Munshidin (vocal reciters) from Morocco, traditional Takht or classical eastern music ensemble, and an Andulsian group. Reed Society has amplified the sacred sounds of these musicians onto stages such as Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, SXSW, the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art and United States Institute of Peace (USIP).

Reed Society for the Sacred Arts

Upcoming Events

Islamic Soundscapes Online Course

Illumination Workshop with Behnaz Karjoo