AL-BUSTAN NEWS
Covering Philadelphia’s Southwest Asian and North African Communities
The Woman-Centered Tradition Behind Zaghrouta’s ‘Viral Coachella Moment’
By Gawhara Abou-eid
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s mockery of a ululating fan at her April 10 Coachella performance ignited a conversation about a centuries-old vocal tradition rooted in joy, celebration, womanhood and resistance.
Video | Ahmad Almallah: Not the Usual English
By Ahmed Hassouna
Palestinian-American poet Ahmad Almallah describes how loss — of his homeland, his language, his mother’s memories — has shaped his life and work.
In Photos: Eid Fashion Dazzles in Philly as Muslims Gather to Celebrate Eid al-Adha
By Amna Khalafalla
In North Philly, Muslims from around the world stepped out in style for “Big Eid.”
Art as Resistance | The Risograph Book Offering a Glimpse of Palestinian Survival
By Lauren Abunassar
“Jadu’i Book,” curated by Philadelphia-based artist Rami George, is a nuanced archive of Palestinian diaspora, advocacy, resistance and grief.
From Protest Politics to Party Insider: A Conversation with Marwan Kreidie
By Gawhara Abou-eid
Marwan Kreidie discusses his political evolution, his belief in working “inside” institutions rather than outside them, the backlash he has received, and why he believes Arab American political influence has entered a new era.
In Chester County, Arab Women Gather for Turkish Coffee, Emotional Support and Reminders of Home
By Gawhara Abou-eid
Research has found that community belonging reduces isolation and strengthens emotional well-being. And as a physician involved in community health and mental health education, Sakr believes that such gatherings can offer meaningful emotional support.
Al-Bustan News Team
Editor
Nisa Qazi
Current Journalism Fellows
Gawhara Abou-eid
Amna Khalafalla
Columnists
Lauren Abunassar
Joseph Fahim