Palestine Cultural Week: The Palestinian Keffiyeh

Palestine Cultural Week: The Palestinian Keffiyeh: The Symbol of Resistance"

This program offers a review of the history of the Palestinian keffiyeh and how this headscarf turned into a symbol of resistance. Learn about how the keffiyeh is worn today and its importance as a symbol of the Palestinian cause. The program will be presented by Dr. Yehia Zakaria Al-Agha, ambassador for cultural and educational affairs at the Palestinian Embassy and Vice-Chairman of the Palestinian Schools Board. He has many literary publications, including illuminations in contemporary Palestinian poetry in two parts and many literary and political articles.

The session will be held in Arabic with interpretation in English.

The event will be conducted online via Zoom.

Date: 11 August 2021 

Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM 

Language: Arabic and English 

Target Audience: General public  

Organizer: Qatar National Library