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The Gazan Traditional Food
Musakhan
A dish consisting of roasted chicken seasoned with sumac, served on a taboon bread with sautéed onions and pine nuts.
Maqluba
A one-pot dish made with rice, vegetables, and either chicken, lamb, or beef. The ingredients are layered in a pot and then flipped upside down when serving, hence the name "maqluba," which means "upside-down" in Arabic.
Fatteh
A dish made with layers of toasted or fried bread, topped with yogurt, chickpeas, and sometimes meat, and seasoned with olive oil and spices.
Sumaqiyya
Sumaqiyya is a traditional Gazan dish with historical roots in Palestinian families. It is prepared using large cubes of lamb or veal. This dish is mainly made using red tahini made from slow-roasted sesame seeds. Its ingredients include onions, olive oil, black pepper, spices, chickpeas, sumac, garlic, dill seeds, flour, and tahini.
Edreh
It’s the most famous dish in Gaza; however, what differentiates it from Khalili Edreh is that it contains garlic and hummus. In order to make Gazan Edreh, you need chicken or lamb/cow meat, rice, onion, garlic, hummus, and bay leaf.
The Gazan Traditional clothes
Abaya
Kufiyyeh
Kufiyyeh
The abaya is a long, flowing outer garment worn by Palestinian women, particularly in more conservative communities in Gaza. It is typically made of black fabric and is worn over other clothing to provide modesty and coverage. The abaya is characterized by its loose, draped design, which extends from the shoulders to the ankles, and it is often paired with a headscarf or hijab.
Kufiyyeh
Kufiyyeh
Kufiyyeh
The kufiyyeh, also known as a "keffiyeh" or "hatah," is a traditional headdress worn by men. It consists of a square scarf, usually made of cotton, folded into a triangle and draped over the head. The kufiyyeh is often held in place by an "agal," a circular cord made of camel hair or woven fabric. It serves both practical and cultural pu
The kufiyyeh, also known as a "keffiyeh" or "hatah," is a traditional headdress worn by men. It consists of a square scarf, usually made of cotton, folded into a triangle and draped over the head. The kufiyyeh is often held in place by an "agal," a circular cord made of camel hair or woven fabric. It serves both practical and cultural purposes, providing protection from the sun and sand while also symbolizing Palestinian identity.
Balgha
Kufiyyeh
Balgha
The Balgha, also known as "babouches" or "slippers," are traditional leather shoes worn by both men and women. They have a simple design, typically made of soft leather with a curved toe and a flat sole. Balgha are comfortable and easy to slip on and off, making them suitable for everyday wear.
Ancient Clothes
Gazan Embroidery
Gazan Embroidery
The most traditional dress in Palestine is the thobe. The thobe is a loose-fitting cloak with long sleeves. It is made and embroidered with special patterns by hand, and it is different from city to city in Palestine.
Gazan Embroidery
Gazan Embroidery
Gazan Embroidery
Embroidery is the art or practice of sewing or knitting, crochet, quilting, needlepoint, tatting/lacework, or rug making. Usually, the art style in Palestine is Surrealism and abstraction.
The Unique Style
Gazan Embroidery
The Unique Style
Usually, the art style in Palestine is Surrealism and abstraction. Gazan embroidery is often distinguished by large, geometric shapes in bright colors.
The Occupation of palestine EFFECTS ON GAZA
Israel Targets Palestinian Citizens
Israel Targets Palestinian Citizens
Israel Targets Palestinian Citizens
The Israeli army claims it has been targeting Hamas fighters, who carried out a deadly attack inside Israel on October 7. Some 1,200 people were killed in that attack which triggered the current phase of the conflict. And due to the severe bombing of the Gaza Strip, more than 41,020 Palestinians have been killed and 95,125 injured, according to the local health authorities.
Severe Devastation in Gaza
Israel Targets Palestinian Citizens
Israel Targets Palestinian Citizens
About 370,000 out of 439,000 homes have been destroyed in Israeli attacks. Analyzing satellite imagery, people say that the 45,000 bombs dropped on the Gaza Strip have targeted residential areas, Byzantine churches, hospitals and shopping malls and all civilian infrastructure has been damaged to an extent that they cannot be repaired.