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Word search, Eid Al Fitr, Answers Posted by aziza on Jul 28, 2014
In this post, I present the answer of the word search game published earlier. All the words are related to Eid Al Fitr which marks the end of the month of Ramdan. If you are not sure about the meaning of any word, look at the bottom of the page for the translation عيد الفطر…
Word search, Eid Al Fitr Posted by aziza on Jul 28, 2014
Millions of Muslims around the world, me included, celebrate the feast today. It is called (عيد الفطر), and it marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Eid is celebrated in many different ways, including special food, e.g. (كعك العيد), buying new clothes (ملابس) for everyone, giving charity (صدقة) to the poor and needy, and…
3 Popular Ramadan Drinks Posted by jesa on Jul 26, 2014
Marhaba! As you have realized from earlier posts, friends, TV shows or newspapers, millions and millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic Calendar. A bunch of religious traditions and activities take place every day for around 28-29 days. Muslims are required to fast between sunrise and sunset…
Reading comprehension. War in Gaza. Answers Posted by aziza on Jul 25, 2014
In this post, I present the answers of the reading comprehension exercise that deals with the latest developments in Gaza. جهود مكثفة للتوصل إلى هدنة في غزة والقتلى يتجاوزون 830 تواصل الجهود الدبلوماسية من أجل وقف إطلاق النار بين إسرائيل وحركة حماس في الوقت الذي تجاوز فيه عدد ضحايا الغارات الإسرائيلية في غزة 800 قتيل…
Reading comprehension. War in Gaza. Posted by aziza on Jul 25, 2014
In this post, I present a reading comprehension exercise that deals with the latest developments in Gaza. Read the following excerpt from an article on bbcarabic, then answer the following questions. You can use the vocabulary list at the end to assist your comprehension. جهود مكثفة للتوصل إلى هدنة في غزة والقتلى يتجاوزون 830 تواصل…
A Simple Potato Recipe Posted by aziza on Jul 21, 2014
This is one of my favourite potato recipes. It is very simple, quick and easy. Ingredients: Potatoes (بطاطس) Garlic (ثوم) Oil (زيت) Salt and pepper (ملح وفلفل) Preparation: Peel the potatoes and cut them in thick fingers. Crush the garlic, salt and pepper in mortar or food processor or anyway you like. Mix the…
Tears in Tunisia: Farewell to the Revolution’s Poet (2) Posted by jesa on Jul 20, 2014
Marhaba! I am confident you enjoyed learning about this great late Tunisian poet. His poetry is certainly inspiring in every possible way. Poetry is another beautiful artistic way to express thoughts and feelings about real world significant issues and problems. The grievances of the Arabs in different states are immense and different poets, scholars, painters…