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Why Does Palestine Resist? And How To Support Palestinians!

Since 1948, Palestine has been under violent occupation. And with each passing year, the Israeli state seizes more and more native land. On Saturday, the Palestinian resistance was able to take bac...

Artisan Spotlight: Rand Dabboor's Influential Designs

Rand Dabboor has proven time and time again to be one of the most creative and influential artists out there. She pushes the label by weaving her Palestinian identity into every design she makes! ...

Meet Ayed: The Artist Behind Qastina Design’s Heirloom Recipe Totes and Aprons

From makloubeh to kalayat bandoura, Ayed Arafah from Qastina Designs illustrates beloved Palestinian foods onto a number of tote bags and aprons. With art, recipes, and the storied histories behind...

What Does World Conservation Day Mean for Palestine?

When World Conservation Day comes around every year on July 28, we’re reminded of how important it is to be dedicated to protecting the land, especially in Palestine. Conservation is integral in Pa...

Celebrating Palestinian Costume Day: A Look at Traditional Dress

July 25th marks Palestinian Costume Day, where Palestinians across the world proudly don traditional dress to celebrate the culture of Palestine and their right to the land. With keffiyehs, brass j...

Eid al Adha in Palestine: Traditions and Celebrations

June 28 marks the start of Eid al Adha in Palestine this year! This is one of the most important Islamic holidays, lasting around 3-4 days, and is usually celebrated with feasts, prayer, and charit...

The Nakba: Remembering the Dispossessed Palestinian Villages

The Nakba, or catastrophe, took place 75 years ago on May 15. This day marks the mass expulsion of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, the destruction of around 530 villages, and the murder...

World Keffiyeh Day: A Historical Look at The Most Powerful Palestinian Symbol

Each year on May 11, communities from across the globe commemorate World Keffiyeh Day by proudly wearing their keffiyeh. This day is meant to be a worldwide movement to show support for Palestine a...

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Traditional Palestinian Ma’moul

Ramadan Mubarak from Palestine! For Eid al-Fitr this year, Bisan and her family are making ka’ek al eid ma’moul in Nablus the traditional way. And we’re sharing a ma'moul recipe so you can celebrat...

Easter in Palestine: A Holy Week of Tradition for Christian Palestinians

With the Easter story originally taking place in Palestine, the Christian Palestinian traditions for celebrating this week have created a reverent and celebratory atmosphere in order to remember an...