Culture
Tatreez, or Palestinian embroidery, is a textile art form which consists of intricate geometric patterns…
Tasseography, also called Tasseomancy, is the art of reading coffee, tea, or wine sediments as…
No matter who you’re shopping for, prepared to be inspired by our ideas for gorgeous gifts for the holiday season. Whether you need a present for a booklover, a keen foodie, an Arabic student, a lovely little one, or that friend who has a serious house plant problem, we’ve got you covered! As always, we’ve focused wherever possible on small, women-owned and artisanal businesses along with social enterprises and fair trade companies so that your gifts are also giving back to local communities across the MENA region.
The culinary traditions of the Middle East are much incredibly varied, particularly as we head south, across the rugged mountains and vast deserts of the Arabian Peninsula towards the Sultanate of Oman. Here’s a recipe for Omani Qabooli Rice with Lamb Shanks to wow your dinner party guests, courtesy of Dine with Dina.
Creativity is an overrated concept. It is not something we have but it is more of a void that we want to fill with emotions that keep us afloat, make us break, leave us speechless and helpless, and feeds us that drop of water that quenches our thirst not only to keep us alive but also to make us breathe in life relentlessly. Let’s take a look at the 12 reasons we choose to be creators:
Qahwa is a series of conversations conducted live on Instagram with inspiring individuals (and especially women!) in the Pink Jinn community from all over the Middle East and North Africa, where we talk culture, identity, politics and everything in between.
Cultural appropriation can be difficult to define and the line between appropriation and appreciation is often very fine, which can make it tempting to hide from debate all together for fear of getting it wrong. Our practical guide will help you understand cultural appropriation and recognise the power that we have as individuals and consumers to push back against discrimination and exploitation.
With Beirut in people’s hearts at the moment, we have a reading list for you that will increase your understanding of Lebanon from its turbulent history to its beautiful culture. Whether you’re looking for a challenging non-fiction read, or you want to learn how to cook some delicious Lebanese recipes, this reading list will help you to learn about this incredible country and its people.
One of the most effective ways to learn a language is to do it the natural way – by immersing yourself in Arabic throughout your daily life. After all, that’s how native speakers learn! This Immersion Itinerary is the perfect way to kickstart the process and try out what works for you.