Laylat al Qadr: a night of spirituality during Ramadan
The night of 19-20 May 2020 is a special night in Muslim culture. It corresponds to Laylat al Qadr or the Night of Power,...
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Middle Eastern art collections to virtually navigate from confinement
As museums across continents remain shut to the public in reaction to the coronavirus, the doors to the virtual sphere have unlocked, with virtual...
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Egypt: discovering antiquity from your sofa
In this period of confinement, many have had to cancel trips, outings, and other outdoor activities. Although an overwhelming amount of cultural attractions are...
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Hajj cancellations through time
For the first time since the creation of Saudi Arabia, the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca is likely to be cancelled, in reaction to the...
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Focus on freekeh, the Middle Eastern cereal that will dethrone quinoa
Quinoa, bulgur, buckwheat... That’s in the past! In 2020, we’re making room for freekeh, for our upcoming healthy yet tasty meals. This cereal, known...
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Egypt: the oldest remaining pyramid reopens its doors to visitors
Located in Saqqara, just south of Cairo, the 4,700-year-old Pharaoh Djoser pyramid, stands tall today as the oldest in Egypt, reopening its doors to...
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Life changing medical inventions birthed from the Muslim World
As the entire world closes in on itself, seeking refuge from the threat of a virus we have yet to discover the cure for,...
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Palestinian Hosting Society: setting forgotten foods at the table
A great vehicle to reclaiming one’s culture is reclaiming one’s cuisine. This is the underlying message behind the popular Palestinian Hosting Society, launched and...
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Who really invented the falafel?
The origin of falafel? The answer is highly debated! Some trace back its creation to the Lebanese while others to the Israelis. But what...