Epicenter- Artistic reflections of Saudi artists
I found an unexpected gem which makes it all the more precious! The Arab American National museum has been on my bucket list for years now since it was created in 2005. This summer my niece had an internship in Washington DC. She told me she would like to travel …
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Game changers- Success Defined by a Spiritual Humanist
This gem is so special to me as it is in the form of a very old and precious friend. I met Somayya when we were both 14 years old, and so it’s been one of those childhood friendships that we have both nurtured with mutual respect, acceptance, and support. …
Continue ReadingIn service of craftsmanship and a better way of life
A very dear friend who knows me so well, told me 3 years ago when I visited her in Pennsylvania that she knew just the shop to take me to, a shop I would love. That’s how I found out about Ten Thousand Villages and my lovely friend was so …
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Oud – Old World Charm In A Bottle
I love how following a thread of authentic advice from our outside world, or a soul whisper from our inner world, can take us on a delightful trail of discovery that adds beauty and knowledge to our lives. One such adventure happened to me recently, when I was in Mecca …
Continue ReadingA New World Through Music
The Qasbah trio So, I decided today, to foray away from the Palestinian festival, to explore a world that I know very little of, but one that I am SO curious about.. North Africa! I was blessed to attend a classical music concert by the Algerian Qasbah trio Yahia Bouchala …
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A Jewel Made of Coral stone
I sometimes wonder if enough of us out there feel the true beauty that surrounds us in our everyday lives, like the colors and textures of our food, our clothes, our furniture and so much more.
Continue ReadingA Chance Encounter Palest’In & Out
The Institute Du Monde Arabe (IMA) is a rich treasure trove of the Arab world and it’s cultural and spiritual gems. You will hear time and again of beautiful experiences I discovered through IMA, such as the magical Qasbah music evening I attended there.
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The Mecca Retreat
The ultimate Muslim experience is a visit to the Ka’bah (1). I began my annual Umrah visit at the age of 14 and continued until 3 years ago. When I returned this year, I could feel the gap since my last visit. I pray that
Continue ReadingA Walk Through An Oriental Garden
The Institute Du Monde Arabe (IMA) is a rich treasure trove of the Arab world and it’s cultural and spiritual gems. You will hear time and again of beautiful experiences I discovered through IMA, such as the magical Qasbah music
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