Tonight, April 10, 2024 | 7pm Guild Lounge, Northwestern University 601 University Place, Evanston Register here: shorturl.at/vAFY4

Curious about where to give Zakat during Eid al-Fitr 2024 for the people of Palestine? Here's a list of the top 10 trustworthy organizations.

The Ramadan Tent Project has taken up space in the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, Trafalgar Square, and the V&A as well as in cities around the globe such as Makkah and Medina, Portland and Istanbul newarab.com/features/meeti…

Excited for 'She has no name' by Hayv Kahraman at Pilar Corrias, London, opening April 11th. Reflecting on her Iraqi refugee experience in Sweden, Hayv Kahraman's exhibition delves into colonial botany's influence on gender and societal structures.

website-pilarcorrias.artlogic.net/exhibitions/39…

Thank you for featuring my work GQ Middle East 🤍🤍
gqmiddleeast.com/art/safia-lati…

Hayv Kahraman, an Iraqi-born artist whose work delves into identity, displacement, and gender. Through her intricate paintings, she sheds light on the experiences of women in the Middle East and beyond, confronting cultural norms and the impact of war.

Tragic news out of Iraq. Heartbreaking to hear about the road accident in Haritha, Basra, involving children. My thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating incident.
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024…

For a BBC programme I am looking to speak to females in Africa who have frozen their their eggs in-order to prioritise a career / education. If this is something you are comfortable talking about & happy to share your experience with me then please get in touch!
#Journorequests

My latest for The Guardian is a special one. Europe's only daily Ramadan radio show by a national broadcaster, demystifying Dutch Muslim life. An all-female lineup of presenters hope to break harmful stereotypes after the election victory of the far-right:
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr…

Baghdad Wedding (2007) by Hassan Abdulrazzak.

Incredible work by Iraqi photographer A 𒀀𒇷 shedding light on the sexual violence against Palestinian women amidst the ongoing conflict. For more of his powerful content, follow Beardvoyage on Instagram.

Iraqi Painter Suad Al Attar, 1960s

Despite recent vandalism, Creative Debuts remains steadfast in honoring Palestinian journalists. A new mural in East London brings attention to their courageous work amidst ongoing crises in Gaza and Rafah. More info on the project here: newarab.com/features/motaz…

Excited for the 'Our Futures Past' series featuring sci-fi stories set 100 years post-major events like Nakba in Palestine, Egypt's 2011 Revolution, and Iraq's historic shifts. Join editors and contributors imagining Arab nations' futures on April 18, 18:30pm Arab British Centre.

NEW INVESTIGATION: Since Oct '23, the Israeli military has systematically targeted agricultural land and infrastructure in Gaza. To mark Land Day in Palestine, we present our analysis of this widespread destruction as an act of ecocide that supports Israel’s genocidal campaign.

Nothing defines community quite like a tightly-knit network, upheld through a shared sense of purpose and support. Embracing this ethos, 3eib marketplace champions communal solidarity by platforming those whose creative talent goes unnoticed.

To learn more⤵️
milleworld.com/3eib-is-the-fe…

Reminiscing last year's visit to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a stunning testament to love and cultural harmony, blending Persian, Islamic, and Indian architectural influences into its iconic white marble structure.

Please join us for our upcoming joint British Institute at Ankara - BISI event:

David Hawkins Memorial Lecture: How to say “no” in Hieroglyphic Luwian and other Decipherments of David Hawkins

Friday 5th April, 6pm GMT, at the Society of Antiquaries of London

More info & to register: bisi.ac.uk/event/david-ha…

Veiled Threat: The targeted othering of British Muslim women newarab.com/features/veile…

Great book review by Yousra Samir Imran

Arablit reviewing my book: On Writing the Body in Iraqi Literature After 2003. Tnank you olivia snaije 🙏🏽🙏🏽
arablit.org/2024/03/28/han… via ArabLit #CeaseFireNOW