world views

Ramadan in New York City

What is the rhythm of Ramadan? For Noran Morsi, it’s capturing the Holy Month’s spirit one illustration a day. Inspired by the tradition of mosalsalat, Arabic Ramadan TV series, where audiences tune in for a new episode each night, the NYC-based Egyptian illustrator has been documenting the highs, struggles, and quiet reflections of fasting in…

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feminist explorations

BODIES: Farah

“Hadn’t it been for literature, I wouldn’t probably have written this. Right?! It’s so scary how I’m a product of something I produce. I write poetry. Does this mean anything in particular? Probably no. But I write my body, my thoughts, my feelings; and if all of this doesn’t qualify as poetry, I guess I…

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