AL-BUSTAN NEWS
Covering Philadelphia’s Southwest Asian and North African Communities
City Public Schools Expanded Accommodations for Muslim Students During Ramadan, District DEI Chief Says
By Gawhara Abou-eid
“Over the past four years, through information and resource sharing, schools are better equipped to be responsive to the needs of their community.”
A Certain Grit
By Kenza Bousseloub
In this documentary short, two families — Sudanese and Lebanese — share their stories, reflecting on the sacrifices immigrant parents make, the debt their children feel they owe, and how each generation envisions a fulfilling life.
In South Philly, a Barbershop Offers a ‘Third Space’ and a Sympathetic Ear
By Gawhara Abou-eid
Ali Srour never planned to become a professional barber, but the Arab American regulars at Ali’s Barbershop on South Street are glad he did.
As the Crisis in Sudan Continues, Film Screening Raises Funds and Awareness
By Kenza Bousseloub
The Jan. 24 event featured local and Sudanese vendors and a screening of “Sudan, Remember Us.”
An Area Couple Celebrates their Engagement with Iraqi Traditions — and Some New Ones (Video)
By Kenza Bousseloub
On December 19, Amani's and Lucio's families and friends came together for a one–of–a–kind North Philly engagement party.
Za’atar and Olive Oil: Fishtown Native Serves Flavors from His Childhood at The Olive Branch Pizzeria
By Ben Bennett
“It’s just a Palestinian’s addiction. You just know [when] you go to your parents’ house, you’ll have a couple big jugs of homemade olive oil.”
Al-Bustan News Team
Editor
Nisa Qazi
Current Journalism Fellows
Gawhara Abou-eid
Amna Khalafalla
Columnists
Lauren Abunassar
Joseph Fahim