Rencontre Ibn Khaldun: Tunisian Literature and Sufi Archetypes: A Homage to Mahmoud El Miss’adi

For our upcoming Rencontre Ibn Khaldun, we are delighted to present a special event celebrating the life and work of renowned Tunisian intellectual and writer Mahmoud El Miss’adi. The event will unfold in three distinct yet interconnected parts, bringing together presentations, readings, visual elements, collective reflection and discussion, as well as an expressive theatrical performance exploring the physical dimension of his work. The evening will conclude with a small reception in the foyer of Le Rio, offering an opportunity to continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Date & Time: October 22, 2026, 17:00-19:00, incl. reception

Speakers: Dr. Cyrine Kortas (University of Gabès & MECAM Alumna), Prof Mohamed-Salah Omri (University of Oxford) and Mohamed Ali Sarhane, Habib Islim and Mohamed Amin Shili (Theatre Artists, Gabès)

Location: Le Rio Cinéma, 92 Rue Radhia Haddad, Tunis