Events at SQCC
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) regularly cosponsors events with other institutions around Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. SQCC participates in festivals and workshops with other organizations in order to fulfill its mission of educating Americans about Omani culture and supporting cross cultural exchange between the US and Oman.
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World Arabic Language Day – “The Arabic Language Through Music”
Come celebrate World Arabic Language Day at SQCC on 10 December from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This year's theme is "The Arabic Language Through Music" featuring a public lecture, live music, and a reception.
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EXHIBITION: OMANI CULTURE THROUGH CRAFTSMANSHIP
FeaturedSultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DCDates: July 1- August 20 Viewing Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30 am- 4:00 pm Location: Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th Street NW, Washington, DC FACE MASK REQUIRED The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center will be exhibiting works from the National Museum of Oman. The National Museum of Oman's extensive photography collection holds some…
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Oman Exhibit at Craft2Wear Show
National Building Museum 401 F Street Northwest, Washington, DCOman Exhibit at Craft2Wear 20-22 October 2022 National Building Museum The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman will partner with the Smithsonian Women's Committee for the 2022 Craft2Wear Show. SQCC will also exhibit Omani fashion, jewelry, and perfume from the Sultanate of Oman and other wearable art. You…
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Discover Oman: Spring Days at SQCC (April 15–17) 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FeaturedSultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DCThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) invites you to discover the beauty of spring at a three-day Open House from April 15–17. Dedicated to fostering cultural understanding between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman, SQCC offers a welcoming space to explore Omani heritage through education, art, and cultural exchange. This special open house…
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SQCC Open House Featuring Arabic Calligraphy by Mariam Lodin
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DCThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) invites you to mark National Arab American Heritage Month with an exploration of one of the Arab world's most revered artistic traditions: Arabic calligraphy. Join us for a special showcase with calligrapher Mariam Lodin, who will guide attendees through the evolution, methodology, and enduring beauty of this centuries-old art…
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Experience Oman on Passport DC Day Around the World Embassy Tour
FeaturedSultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DCSQCC is opening its doors for Passport DC, a day of Omani cuisine, music, traditional attire, and cultural discovery. This year's Passport DC honors 250 years of American independence.' Join us at 1100 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. We look forward to your visit.
Events
These events range from our SQCC annual conference, held in partnership with a different university each year, to multicultural festivals and events hosted by organizations like the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries (Washington, D.C.), Arab Festival Orlando (Orlando, FL) and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (New York City, NY). SQCC also annually holds a booth at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual conference, where SQCC promotes its Indian Ocean in World History website, a free classroom resource, to K-12 educators.