Sufi festival kicks off with historical film

THE mystical branch of Islam will be explored in a film and series of events next month.

Al-Ghazali: The Alchemist of Happiness explores the impact of the man known as the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in Islamic history.

The Filmhouse event, on September 13, will kickstart the International Sufism Symposium, which runs to September 16.

For more information see the web site www.ias.org