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The Bedouin Olympics in Pictures
Bedouins are into sports as competitors and spectators. These photos capture Beja tribespeople taking part in camel races, jumping, fighting, soccer and tug-of-war in Egypt’s Valley of Camels.
Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabruk!
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The Boston Globe is at it again with their pictorial coverage of Islam’s most celebrated rituals! The traditional prerequisite shots of pilgrims circling the Kaaba creating a blurred photo-effect are augmented with plentiful photos of Muslims climbing to and praying at Mount Arafat, Noor Mountain Zamzam water collection systems, modernized campsite accommodations, Saudi military parade stills, and an inside view into a new light-rail metro line.
#25 Photographing Syrian Graffiti
I loved Hanitizer’s list of 23 fun things to do in Syria so much that I had to add a new favorite. I’ve been working on a post on my recent trip to Syria for awhile, but in the meantime I’ll share with you one of the most enjoyable activities in which I partook in [...]
Photograpy of Palestine on Display in London
From The Guardian, a short essay by photographer Ryuichi Hirokawa on this photo. It is part of an exhibit for London’s Palestine Film Festival: I took this in 2002, at Al-Ram checkpoint on the West Bank. All the checkpoints had been closed by Israeli troops and these women were demonstrating to have them opened, so [...]
Mahmoud Abbas is an asshole
My day started off in the worst possible way today. As I walked out to the main road to catch a taxi to work, I was met with poster upon poster upon poster of Abbasshole’s ugly face, staring at me from every lamppost, billboard and wall. They were everywhere, in the hundreds, pasted overnight in [...]
Smack Dat Caption Contest
“Awww, Hamoodeh, come give mama a hug…” Offer your caption in the comments section.
Snazzy Homeless Men Raise Questions about Michelle Photo-Op
Here are two pictures taken in a homeless shelter, where the always charming Michelle Obama, America’s first lady served food for the homeless kitchen. I really salute Michelle’s for her voluntary community service!There are few things wrong with these pictures: a homeless man with a camera phone is snapping a photo of the First Lady. [...]
Smokey The Palestinian
Here are two pictures of my eldest brother in Gaza: Before the Israeli assault on Gaza and after the Israeli assault. Does he look like he’s fazed? [Tarboush Tip: Nadeem]
Spotted on the Streets of Seattle
Yeah, we got ads too. Paid for by Dr. Jamal Khalil of Seattle.
Last Night’s DC Protest for Gaza
We began at Obama’s transition team headquarters and moved over to 7th and F st. NW. It was a small but lively crowd. More will gather this afternoon at the State Department.
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