Bayt al-Hikmah hosts 80 readers at Friendship Bridge
The House of Wisdom Foundation in Sharjah concluded the 2026 season of the "Book Club," which lasted for four months and saw the participation of 80 readers from diverse cultural backgrounds. The season was inaugurated with a session discussing the novel "The Sand Fish," which focuses on friendship and solidarity among women in Emirati society. The program ran from April to July, featuring several sessions that explored themes of friendship through various literary works. Throughout this season, the club discussed the concepts of friendship from ethical, social, and philosophical perspectives, emphasizing the importance of collective reading in enhancing understanding of human values such as loyalty and camaraderie, and establishing a cultural connection that reflects the meeting point of civilizations. The final session concluded with a discussion of the novel "Goodbye, Gulsary!" which highlights friendship as a loyalty that transcends language and self-interest, dedicating the value of friendship as a shared virtue that surpasses cultural boundaries.
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