Gaza Strip (EPTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. MS Palestinian families gather to share table on Ramadan
2. MS children bring meals
3. MS young men taking selfie
4. VS gathering ambiance amidst rubbles
5. SOUNDBITE (Arabic):
“Despite hunger, blockade, tens of thousands of martyrs in Beit Lahya, but love, solidarity and resilience still exist in Gaza embodies by this shared Iftar.”
6. MS gathering ambiance
7. MS people bringing food
8. VS Palestinian sharing Iftar table
9. SOUNDBITE (Arabic):
“Everyone of us bring a meal; Foul, Falafel, Maklouba these kinds of modest dishes.”
10. VS Palestinians preparing dishes
11. VS Palestinian sharing Iftar table
12. SOUNDBITE (Arabic):
“Five or six people gather around one table which contains no meat or chicken but simple and modest dishes; salad; rice and fried potato. what really matters is not the food but it’s all about the gathering.”

Despite the destruction and hunger in Gaza, Palestinians gather this Ramadan for “Al-Lahwaniya”, sharing modest meals on tables.

During this Ramadan, amidst the ruins of destroyed homes, the people of Gaza come together in a tradition known as “Al-Lahwaniya”.

Despite the devastation, hunger, and blockade, Palestinian families and neighbors in Beit Lahya north of Gaza Strip, unite to share modest meals in an atmosphere filed with warmth and hope.

These gatherings, although humble, carry immense significance. The tables often lack meat or chicken, but they are abundant in joy, compassion, and unity.

Families bring whatever they can contribute; simple dishes, bread, and traditional Ramadan desserts. The spirit of Al-Lahwaniya lies not in the opulence of the feast but in the collective resilience and shared determination to create moments of happiness.

This tradition embodies the essence of Ramadan, fostering a sense of solidarity and reminding the world of the strength of Palestinian communities also their unwavering hope and their ability to find light even in the darkest of times.



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