This week at KHAMSA, we chose to shine a light on #Jerusalem, a city at the heart of Palestine’s history and identity.
Given the current circumstances of war and displacement, this travel guide is different from our usual ones. It is written in hope that one day it will serve as a true reference, when the time comes to walk freely through its streets again and experience its beauty firsthand.
In order to do that, we asked Malak Abu-Qaoud (
@malakqaoud ) to take us back to that city she has been visiting since before she was even born. On her father’s side, the family comes from Yafa, a Mediterranean haven, while her mother’s lineage traces back to a long line of noble Jerusalemites who resided in the city in 1200 AD.
As she grew up, summers were spent in Jerusalem with grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. With every visit, their bond with the land deepened, nourished by stories of great-grandparents and the cherished family home. Jerusalem, though heavy with sadness today, remains a deeply spiritual, grounding, and magical city.
To explore Jerusalem though Malak’s eyes, visit Khamsa5.com now!
#JerusalemTravelGuide
