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Exploring the Blooming Spring Wildflowers of Palestine

The wildflowers of Palestine are in full bloom for spring. From orchids to tulips and even chamomile, this tapestry of wildflowers decorates the la...

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 ...

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 ...

5 Favorite Foods for Iftar with Recipes | Palestinian Cooking

These are our 5 picks for easy recipes from Palestine to put on your Ramadan Iftar table from 5 of our favorite blogs but there are so many more o...

Commemorating the History and Significance of Land Day in Palestine

Land Day marks an important time to remember the history of Palestine and the relationship to the land. In 1976, protests against land confiscation...

Recipe for Tasty Erk Sous Licorice Drink

The erk sous, or licorice, drink is usually enjoyed during Ramadan for its sweet and slightly bitter taste. Made from licorice root, its aromatic a...

Five Ramadan Cravings from the Old City of Jerusalem

When walking around the Old City of Jerusalem, the sights and smells of food and drink are nearly irresistible. Here are 5 of our favorite things...

Easy Carob Juice Recipe for Ramadan

Carob juice is a cool, refreshing, plant-based treat that will bring a smile to almost anyone’s face. We would love to show you how to make your ve...

Ka'ek Recipe: The Famous Sesame Bread from Jerusalem

Ka’ek (or sesame) bread is a ring-shaped treat that can be eaten by itself or enjoyed with za’atar, eggs, cheese, and even hummus. And today we’re ...

A Palestinian Queen: Rand Dabboor Preserves Palestinian Culture Through Art

I visited Rand Dabboor (one of my absolute favorite artists in Palestine to drink tea, scheme and design together!) and to talk about her art and ...

3 Ways to Support Palestine Today

Standing in solidarity with Palestine means prioritizing and supporting Palestinians’ needs and demands. If you’re wondering how you can do this, t...

Quick and Simple Recipe for Sahlab, a Palestinian sweet pudding

Sahlab is an indulgent and irresistible drink packed with aromatic spices that will leave you wanting more. We're showing you how you can make it y...