“Happy Eid” messages have yet again bombarded my phone... Year after year, I look at the messages sent by family and friends whom I haven’t seen in years, and the irony of these two words leave me staring back at them wondering, we are not happy.

Syrians in the diaspora face a dilemma: how to keep their identity alive while adapting to a new environment. This article explores the struggles and joys of being Syrian in Canada, through the lens of personal stories and reflections.

Maté is a serious love to many Syrians, especially those from Sweida, the Coast & the Qalamoun Mountains area. But how did this South American drink get into Syrian hands?

“She knew everything all these years.” Mama and my Queer Identity- an anonymous submission from Aleppo.

Happy International Women’s Day. Today we celebrate Syrian women. Dima Al Chaar is one Syrian woman that shared her story with us. A pioneer in the food industry, and we all know how much we love our food as Syrians, the chef seeks to revitalize the industry in Syria.

Born from adversity, inspired by architecture. Empowering women globally through unique designs. From Project Runway to the acclaimed 'The Fashion Group International Rising Star Award' in 2020, a testament to resilience and creativity.

In the bustling streets of Tartus, Syria, a disheartening reality confronts women daily. Catcalling has become an accepted norm, a twisted form of compliment, infesting markets, universities, and even religious greetings. This disturbing norm prompts a reflection on the unequal treatment between men and women, where a girl named Zeina, who once catcalled, faced merciless judgment, while the constant harassment by boys remained unaddressed. The exhaustion and frustration with this societal surrender to such behaviors resonate deeply, questioning the endurance of enduring this ongoing injustice.

Al Ma’arri was a genius ahead of his time who deserves immeasurable respect, and regardless of what is thought of him, we should be proud of a fellow Syrian that expressed the importance of challenging the status quo and the freedom of expression.

Alya calls on youth to act and be the change, to not stand by amidst the chaos. Her art reflects the idea that we are active agents of progress. Her project was met with admiration locally and internationally, and was published in 5 different languages through the most important art and contemporary design platforms in the world, such as All City Canvas, Dubai Design Week, Circulo Visual, Designboom... Recently, an article was published with printed copies from The Red Bulletin Magazine in France, Britain and America, titled: "Floating Perspective, with her beautiful artwork, Syrian creative Alya Ola Abbas is challenging the world’s view of her country”.