Palestinian Heritage

Sabiat Alkhail outlast occupation in Gaza

Sunday-1-October-2023

In the warmly grandiose environment of Nusairat Refugee camp a march of horses and camels brings together all parts of the community and tribe in a joyful event called Sabiat Alkhail held a few days before the day of Palestinian Bedouin wedding.

Stitches of resistance in traditional Palestinian women’s dress

Tuesday-29-August-2023

The traditional Palestinian womans dress known in Arabic as ‘thobe’ is famed for its skillful stitchery rich colors and patterns featuring stories of each area in historic Palestine.

Biblical currency and Zion-washing of Palestinian national dress

Sunday-20-August-2023

Culture encompasses a dynamic and multifaceted array of unspoken social norms handed down from one generation to the next.

Palestine Museum in Istanbul: Grand panorama of Palestinian history

Wednesday-2-August-2023

The Palestine Museum in Istanbul constitutes a historical panorama covering the history of Palestine from the ancient times of the Islamic conquest until the 2021 Sword of Jerusalem battle in Gaza.

Palestinian female archivists preserve history and heritage

Thursday-20-July-2023

In a tiny room in the besieged Gaza city a group of dedicated women gather with a large and rare collection of historic manuscripts books and historical records which have eroded over the years as a result of continuous occupation repeated wars abandonment neglect and other causes for a project focusing on professional restoration and preventive maintenance.

How Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Eid Al-Adha

Tuesday-27-June-2023

Preparations for the upcoming celebration and festivities of Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) in the besieged Gaza Strip started a few days before the first day of Eid.

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

Thursday-20-April-2023

Eid Al-Fitr “The festival of breaking the fast” in English is a joyous three-day celebration that marks the end of Ramadan beginning when the new crescent moon is observed.

Jerusalemites serve Maqluba and defiance at Al-Aqsa

Saturday-8-April-2023

The Palestinian dish Maqluba is no longer just a popular mealtime centerpiece but has become an emblem of resistance and defiance in Occupied Jerusalem.

Palestinian traditional Ramadan rituals

Wednesday-22-March-2023

During the holy month of Ramadan Muslims from all corners of the globe come together to celebrate.

Palestinian woman weaves identity

Friday-24-February-2023

With great skill of hand and dexterity the Palestinian woman Fatima Om Mansur along with her granddaughters weave different alluring and lovely objects using straw derived from palm fronds.