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The SAKINAH Film Festival is a Seattle-based showcase at Northwest Film Forum that presents contemporary film and video works by Muslim filmmakers from around the world. It is notable for framing the weekend before Ramadan as a space for reflection, renewal, and community, making it an important platform for Muslim voices and perspectives in the U.S. festival landscape.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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