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| Palestinian women took part in a protest demanding release the prisoners in Israeli jails, in front of Red cross office on Mother's Day in Gaza city in 2016 [Getty] |
Countries celebrating 'Arab Mother's Day' include the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Comoros, Djibouti, Libya, and Mauritania.
This year, Arab Mother's Day coincides with the Spring Equinox, marking the first day of Spring, and also when Iranian peoples celebrate the festival of Nowruz.
Arab journalist Mustafa Amin first celebrated Mother's Day in Egypt in the Middle East. He wrote in his book A Smiling America about the time he learned that Mother's Day is celebrated in the US each May.... READ MORE https://www.newarab.com/news/arabs-remember-mothers-day-amid-gaza-heartbreak
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