Palestinian Heritage

Traditional stone wheel is back to work in Gaza

Thursday-19-January-2023

In a very old house in Al-Qarara a town in the northern Gaza Strip a young Palestinian man Mohammed Abu Lihiya 30 revives an ancient olive oil production system using a recently-discovered granite wheel.

Gaza’s historic treasures under Israeli occupation siege

Sunday-25-December-2022

The Gaza Strip has a rich history depicted at many archaeological sites and buildings dating back to different periods extending from the Canaanite era to the Ottoman era.

Bazaar in Gaza Promotes Women Entrepreneurs

Wednesday-9-November-2022

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip especially women strive at all costs to preserve their identity and history while making ends meet for their families as poverty levels continue to rise in the coastal enclave under the 15-year Israeli siege which tightens daily.

Palestinian heritage – Surviving against all odds

Thursday-6-October-2022

The Palestinian heritage is an integral aspect of the identity and history that the Palestinians adhere to without compromising.

“I am Palestinian”

Monday-12-September-2022

For Palestinians living under occupation defending and preserving Palestinian culture and history is a vital part of relentlessly confronting the occupation’s attempts to eradicate Palestinian identity.

The Palestinian woman hoping to preserve tatreez embroidery

Sunday-14-August-2022

Wafa Ghnaim works with museums to preserve the historic craft of Palestinian embroidery known as tatreez.

Saj bread: Traditional Palestinian dish prepared during Eid al-Adha

Sunday-17-July-2022

Hajja Umm Ahmed Qudeih is used to prepare a traditional bread known as "Saj" ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Adha.

Eid al-Adha opens doors of hope for families in Gaza

Saturday-9-July-2022

In the month of Dhul Hijjah the last month in the Islamic calendar about 6000 Palestinians are performing Hajj (sacred pilgrimage) this year including around 3000 people from the Gaza Strip according to the ministry of Awqaf.

Palestinian heritage inherited in the camps of Lebanon

Thursday-5-May-2022

Palestinian families in refugee camps in Lebanon maintain the custom of making Eid cakes as it is one of the most essential images of adherence to the Palestinian heritage on the days of the blessed Muslim Eidul Fitr.

Eid al-Fitr tradition cherished in Gaza

Monday-2-May-2022

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip warmly applauded Eid al-Fitr on Monday 2/5/2022 as they were deprived of celebrating this occasion last year due to Israel’s 11-day assault on Gaza.