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Middle East
Palestine
Capital: Ramallah (East Jerusalem claimed)
Olive trees, embroidery, and unbreakable memory.
Daily life
Mornings begin with za'atar, olive oil, and bread. Family ties, land, and the olive harvest are sacred. Tatreez (embroidery) tells village histories in thread.
Food
- Musakhan
- Maqluba
- Knafeh
- Falafel
- Za'atar manakish
Family values
Extended family is the unit. Weddings and gatherings are massive — and the dabke dance is non-negotiable.
Holidays & traditions
Eid al-FitrEid al-AdhaChristmas (in Bethlehem)Land Day (Mar 30)
Religion & spiritual life
Majority Muslim with a historically significant Christian community, especially in Bethlehem.