World Keffiyeh Day

All You Need to Know About the Palestinian Keffiyeh

May 11, 2022

By Sara Alsayed

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Worn throughout the Middle East region, the traditional chequered black and white scarf (Keffiyeh) has become a symbol of Palestinian nationalism, and an emblem of resistance and struggle. The keffiyeh is a simple square-meter fabric, traditionally folded diagonally into a triangle and worn draped over the head … Continued

The Significance of World Keffiyeh Day

May 15, 2019

By Nisreen Eadeh

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian keffiyeh is a black and white checkered scarf that has taken on a significant meaning in the past few decades. Traditionally, the keffiyeh was worn by farmers as a tool for staying cool while working in the heat, staying warm while working in the rain, or protecting their … Continued

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