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Ramadan came Posted by on May 29, 2017

The holy month of Ramadan is here again. Muslims around the world celebrated the beginning of the holy month 3 days ago.  In this post, I present a traditional song from Egypt to welcome the holy month. The song is called Ramadan came (رمضان جانا).   رمضان جانا وفرحنا به Ramadan came and we are…

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The Voice of Lebanon Posted by on Jan 7, 2013

Marhaba! In this post, I would like to introduce you all to an iconic music legend and legendary artist Wadih el Safi (وديع الصافي), known as the ‘Voice of Lebanon’. He is an accomplished musician, talented songwriter and recognized actor. I will also post one of his most famous musical masterpieces: an old song from…

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Runaway Barbara (هاشلة بربارة): A Happy Halloween!! Posted by on Oct 31, 2012

While everyone is busy preparing their costumes and stacking up their candy, children in the Arab world, and specifically the Levant – Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon – impatiently await December 4 to celebrate their own version of Halloween, Saint Barbara’s Holiday( عيد القديسة بربارة).   While the carving of pumpkins (لقطين) is not as…

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