‘abd al-Karim al-Khalil. Born 1886. Among the Arab martyrs executed in Beirut in 1916. President of the Arab Literary Forum, that worked for Arab liberation from the Turks.
Sa’id al-’Aas (yes, pronounced “ass”). Leader, warrior, martyr. Born in Hama 1889. Participated in battles in al-Ghouta, Lattakia, Qalamoun, martyred in Palestine in the 1936 revolt.
Seifeddine al-Khatib. Born 1888. Pioneer of the Arab Renaissance. One of the martyrs of 6 May, 1916, when he was executed by the Turks in Beirut.
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Pretty neat. There’s a history lesson every time you walk.
Are the names the street names as well, or are they placed alongside the street signs?
Posted by Bonty | September 13, 2008, 9:02 amthey are the street names and the explanation is below the street sign.
Posted by sunbula | September 14, 2008, 10:21 am