Arabic Book Fair & Souq

Name: Arabic Book Fair & Souq
Start: 2025-12-13T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-13T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Aya Montessori School

Aya Montessori

Highlights

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am

4 hours

Aya Montessori School

Free Tickets Available

Date & Location

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm (GMT-05:00)

Aya Montessori School

10820 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States

About the event

Arabic Book Fair & Souq

Celebrate International Arabic Language Day with books, local authors, cultural vendors, and family fun at Aya Montessori’s Arabic Bookfair!

About this Event

Aya Montessori is very excited to be hosting its annual Arabic Book Fair & Souq!

Celebrate the beauty of the Arabic language with us! Families are invited to Aya Montessori’s Arabic Bookfair & Souq, featuring children’s literature, author signings, student activities, and a lively cultural marketplace. Engage, explore, and enjoy a rich learning experience for all ages!

🛍 Featuring Community Vendors & Authors

Maktabah Bookshop
Crescent Moon Bookstore
EduvateKids & Learning Roots
Halseesan Books + Play
Batta Books
Deenhubb
Author Halimah Bashir of Bashir Creative
Shop Noor’s
Zahra Boutique
Lulu + Jasmin
L’abeille Sucrée
Loose Ends Co
Sabr and Sparkles
Mariam Eltoweissy
Qaffee House
+ Over 200 Arabic books & educational tools from the Aya Library!

✨ What to Expect

📚 Arabic & bilingual children’s books
✍️ Author meet-and-greets & signings
🎨 Activities for kids and families
🛒 Local vendors with culturally inspired gifts, art, and learning resources
☕️ Specialty drinks from Qaffee House
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A warm community celebration of Arabic language and culture
🎶 A joyful atmosphere with learning woven throughout the experience

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