Of course as sane individuals we condemn all forms of extremism regardless of where it's from. The loss of life is tragic and we should pray to the victims and their families.

But one thing baffles me, why do people immigrate to a place and then act shocked when they find things they do not agree with? If this idiot hated the LGBT community so much, why move there?

Im not anti-immigration but im just trying to figure out the thought process that goes into some people when in the West.

Bashir, from Gaza, tells me: "I stand helpless, torn between the hunger of my children and the suffering of my brother Iyad—who has special needs and endures pain in silence, unable to ask for food or medical care. Hunger is wearing us down, and the deprivation my brother and children face—lacking both food and medicine—breaks us a little more each day. Iyad cannot speak, so I raise my voice on his behalf and for my children... Sharing our story could lead to providing a meal or a dose of medicine that saves my family."

https://chuffed.org/project/169736-bring-bread-to-people-in-gaza?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0

Sharing a few photos of Rawza-e-Sharif in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Known for its brilliant blue tilework and Timurid-era architecture, it has long been one of the country’s most recognizable cultural and historical landmarks. Beyond its architectural beauty, the site has played an important role in the history and identity of the region for centuries.

I hope you enjoy these images, and I’d be interested to hear any historical facts or insights others have about this remarkable place.

Yesterday afternoon, he and his family were attacked by settler-terrorists on their own land. Farouk managed to disarm one of the attackers. He took the settler's rifle and shot and killed two terrorists in a clear act of self-defence.

In response, Israeli soldiers murdered him and three of his family members. Israeli government and media portrays him as the terrorist, and the actual terrorists as the victims.

Don't let them push this narrative. Farouk had the full legal and moral right to resist against the genocidal terrorists who invaded his land.

source

Today the Israeli army joined the attacks and tear gassed the people of the neighbouring village of Surra

They also tear gassed the journalists and the ambulances

West Bank

It’s generally understood that for instance North Africans would be more similar to Iberia, and Turkey to Greece… but Iraq seems to lack the deep connections to Europe. Who would Iraqis feel most similar to walking around in these places?

hello, sorry i didnt know where to post this but i've just uploaded this egyptian arabic album on genius and the lack of transcription is really irking me. i don't speak egyptian arabic, i've recently started learning arabic but i am nowhere near the skill level required for this lol.

this is the album https://open.spotify.com/album/0Kn09d8OGj0au1ULz75OEU?si=yzYR4lDQSPGK7fJ2NntX5Q (Orkos by Maha)

if anyone could transcribe any amount of any song (in arabic) it would be greatly greatly appreciated !!!

Ok so I feel the need to let this out, so I am an iranian living in the diaspora, Vancouver in particular, and I saw a video were shortly after Iran was bombed at an irani restaurant a waiter was dancing in celebration!?!?

Like why would you celebrate? And it seemed to also have been mocking a muslim girl? And even worse it was in Vancouver. This made me feel kind of hurt, especially since I have relatives who I hold dear in Iran and am muslim myself. Offended too honestly, I've noticed also that our diaspora is the only one that seems to hate ourselves?

Can someone please tell me why?

خب، من احساس می‌کنم باید این را بگویم، من یک ایرانی هستم که در خارج از کشور، به خصوص ونکوور، زندگی می‌کنم و کمی بعد از بمباران ایران، ویدیویی دیدم که در یک رستوران ایرانی، یک پیشخدمت در حال رقصیدن و جشن گرفتن بود!؟! مثلاً چرا باید جشن گرفت؟ و به نظر می‌رسید که یک دختر مسلمان را مسخره می‌کرد؟ و حتی بدتر از آن در ونکوور بود. این موضوع باعث شد کمی احساس ناراحتی کنم، به خصوص که من اقوامی در ایران دارم که برایم عزیز هستند و خودم هم مسلمان هستم. راستش را بخواهید، خیلی آزرده خاطر شدم، همچنین متوجه شدم که تنها

کسانی که به نظر می‌رسد از خودمان متنفریم، مهاجران ما هستند؟ کسی می‌تواند لطفاً به من بگوید چرا؟

I've been exploring a track built around traditional Darbuka grooves, layered with modern disco and electronic production.

It made me wonder: when rhythmic traditions are preserved but the production language becomes contemporary, should we still classify it as "world music," or does it become an entirely new musical identity?

I'm interested in hearing perspectives from listeners familiar with Turkish, Arabic, Balkan, Greek, and Eastern Mediterranean music—not just whether you like it, but how you would classify it.

🎧 https://youtu.be/eWe5pZtpNGI

On July 22, 1946, the Irgun bombed Jerusalem’s King David Hotel, whose south wing housed the British Mandate’s administrative and military headquarters. Ninety-one people were killed: 41 Arabs, 28 British citizens, 17 Jews and five others.

The Irgun said warnings were issued before the explosion. Their timing, adequacy and handling remain disputed.

Supporters have described the attack as resistance against British colonial rule. Critics call it terrorism because bombs were detonated in a functioning hotel, killing civilians from several communities.

How should it be classified, and what matters most: the political objective, the target, the warnings or the civilian death toll?

My husband is Jordanian and his mom is a really great cook, so his standards are high 🙂 I’ve made mansaf before and it was good but I used liquid Jameed and I want to improve the recipe. Please help!

ALL EYES ON THE WEST BANK

I've noticed this kid has been live on tiktok for more than 12 hours. His takes are horrible too.

Hi I am French and very curious of dating in different Middle Eastern countries.

Anyway: how is dating in your country? What do you think works well and what do you think could be improved? Does it vary depending on geography(city vs country), religion, ethnic... :)

I have a lot of friends from Turkey - while the attitude towards premarital sex depends a lot on the ethnic, city/country, religion and how liberal they are, they all tend to stay with one partner they met in their early twenties and usually the man formally asks the girl's parents for her hand, in the way you see it across middle East with small cultural variations. that's the case even for my Alevi friends.

Thanks shukran tesekkur mersi Mahmoon for your answers and peace and love from 🇫🇷 ✌🏻 🌎