Al-Naqah Mosque in Tripoli’s Old City
Al-Naqah Mosque is the oldest mosque in Tripoli and one of the oldest mosques. It was built before the construction of the Great Al-Azhar Mosque
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Spending Ramadan in France, What Changed?
Finally, the holy month of Ramadan has started. Today is the tenth day already. If any readers don’t know much about this month, Ramadan is
6 Libyan Podcasts You Must Follow
Online content and the spread of information have been developing through the years. Starting from written content shared on websites and slowly through social media
Bir Hakeim Station: A Historical Connection with Libya
Bir Hakeim is one of the most emblematic stations in Paris. It is synonymous with the Eiffel Tower, and the aerial metro has a great
Muad Hrezi: A Libyan-American’s Road to Congress
Muad Hrezi, a first-generation Libyan-American, is currently running for Congress. After his parents sought asylum in the United States, he grew up in Connecticut. He
What Would Your Younger Self Be Proud of You for Today?
I found a trending reel on Instagram which shows many female users reflecting on their younger selves throughout different ages. Although I use Instagram as
Lost Landmarks: Berenice Theatre in Benghazi (1928)
History tells us that Benghazi has been a center of convergence and sorting of goods. A terminal of caravan tracks coming from different parts across
Speetar: Transforming Medicine Through Innovation in Libya
In Libya, medicine and medical services have been facing many challenges. Access to high-quality medical services is unfortunately not considered feasible for many patients. Especially
Libyans in Music: The Symphonic Composer, Al-Hadi Al-Sharif
The Libyan musical composer, Al-Hadi Abdulsalam Al-Sharif, was born and raised in Tripoli in 1935. His elementary music studies began in Tripoli. Then pursued academic
A Maltese Family Once in Tripoli’s Old City
Many communities have lived in Libya throughout history. Among these communities is the Maltese community. They were established in Tripoli in the early 1800s, having