Basma AtassiMake your Ramdan fanoos!Ramadan fanoos is the colourful lantern that adorns the streets of many Arab countries during the holiest month of the year for Muslims.Jun 10, 2016Jun 10, 2016
Basma AtassiIn Search of the Ramadan MoonThe man who sights the moon in Saudi desertsJun 9, 2016Jun 9, 2016
Basma AtassiPerishing at the Gates of LifeIt takes five hours from where I am in the Middle East to get to several European countries by plane — a basic means of travel for trips…Sep 3, 2015Sep 3, 2015
Basma AtassiThe tormenting scent of Rosa DamascenaFour years ago, Fatma’s garden was the envy of her neighbours in Qusair, Syria. Her husband, a popular florist, assured their courtyard was…Mar 27, 2015Mar 27, 2015
Basma AtassiSyria’s war widows fight for survivalThe thick black veil that covers Fatima’s slender body from head to toe has done little to stop the constant accusations from her community…Mar 27, 2015Mar 27, 2015
Basma AtassiA voice of horror from Lebanon’s ArsalIf one thing could capture some of the horror people in the Lebanese town of Arsal were facing, it would be this voice of a woman over the…Mar 27, 2015Mar 27, 2015
Basma AtassiInfographic: Who can vote in Syria’s elections?For the first time in four decades, the ballots in Syria’s election will not just have “yes” or “no” options to tick. This time, Syrians…Mar 27, 2015Mar 27, 2015
