Muslim Women's Rights Activist at Oct. 25 Luncheon

Author and Muslim-women’s-rights advocate Ayaan Hirsi Ali will discuss whether Islam is a religion of tolerance at an NPC luncheon on Monday, Oct. 25.

“Nomad,” the second volume of her autobiography, was recently published. The first volume, “Infidel,” chronicled her early years in her native Somalia, her journey to Holland to escape an arranged marriage, her service in The Netherlands Parliament, the violent aftermath of a film -- ”Submission” -- she co-produced, and her subsequent move to America.

The luncheon begins at 12:30 pm. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. Cost of the luncheon is $17 for Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for the public.

To submit a question in advance, put HIRSI ALI in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11:00 am on the day of the luncheon.

Other upcoming Luncheons:

Sept. 1: Christina Romer, chairwoman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors

Sept. 19: The Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World and 2010 World Food Prize laureate

Sept 30: Sen. John Cornyn, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Sen. Robert Menendez, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

Oct. 12: Gen. Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff

Oct. 15: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Nov. 10: Actor Jeff Bridges

Dec. 2: Muhtar Kent, CEO of Coca Cola Co.

-- Doris Margolis, [email protected]