Ashoura Traditions: The Commemoration And The Abbas Cookies

Picture From TasteOfBeirut Ashoura Day is commemorated by Shi'a Muslims as a mourning day for the martyrdom of Hussein, the son of Ali and grandson of Prophet Mohammad during the Battle of Karbala some 1300 years ago. Re-enacting the battle has been long a tradition among the Shiite communities and involves in few areas self-flagellation in order to remember the blood that Hussein shed for them. To be honest, I am not a big fan…

Save Achrafieh Stairs! Save The Mar Mikhael (Massaad) Stairs!

Mar Mikhail stairs, also known as Massaad stairs, have always served as a practical passage for residents between Mar Mikhael and Geitawi. They've also become in the past few years a public gathering space, an artistic venue for young Lebanese and non-Lebanese and somehow an attraction for Mar Mikhail visitors specially after the stairs were painted in colorful geometric shapes in 2012. I love these stairs and I don't want them to see them get…
Alcohol

J2 Vodka: The First “Lebanese” Vodka

12 years ago
It’s technically Polish made but using Lebanese mountain water. I think it’s a very ambitious move to compete with the likes of Grey Goose, Russian Standard and Belvedere but it’s definitely worth a try. I ...
Humor

Wicked Fruit

12 years ago
[YouTube] There’s someone (Lebanese) you should recognize in this video clip. PS: Mute the audio on YouTube when watching the video because the song is obnoxious (and the video clip hilarious but not in a ...
Animals & Wildlife

Microwave Cat Rescue

12 years ago
[YouTube] Here’s a video showing the cat that was taken away from its owner and given to Animals Lebanon after his owner tried to put it in a microwave. ...
Animals & Wildlife

Eagle Shot Down by Lebanese Hunters In Akkar

12 years ago
These reckless hunters must be put in jail. This photo depicting an eagle hunt down by two men who were identified as being residents of the northern district of Akkar has been circulating on the ...
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