Palestinians gather for an iftar meal in front of the destroyed Salim Abu Mosque in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 15, 2025, during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. (Credit: Omar al-Qattaa/AFP)
Noor al-Yacoubi is a 27-year-old translator and writer. She hasn't left the Gaza Strip since the war began on Oct. 7, 2023, and has been sharing reflections on her life with L'Orient Today during the war.It is said that he carried a spiritual weight that calmed hearts and brought comfort to those who heard him. Whether delivering sermons or reciting the Quran, he had a presence that filled the room and touched souls. For the past 14 years, Mohammed Abd al-Bari — affectionately known in his community as Abu Shadi — served as the imam of a mosque near his home in Gaza City. He was widely beloved for his humble presence and his soothing voice, which resonated deeply with worshipers of all ages. In case you missed Noor's last diary entry Diaries from Gaza: 'He's surviving only on medical fluids' Abu Shadi was a gifted speaker —...
Noor al-Yacoubi is a 27-year-old translator and writer. She hasn't left the Gaza Strip since the war began on Oct. 7, 2023, and has been sharing reflections on her life with L'Orient Today during the war.It is said that he carried a spiritual weight that calmed hearts and brought comfort to those who heard him. Whether delivering sermons or reciting the Quran, he had a presence that filled the room and touched souls. For the past 14 years, Mohammed Abd al-Bari — affectionately known in his community as Abu Shadi — served as the imam of a mosque near his home in Gaza City. He was widely beloved for his humble presence and his soothing voice, which resonated deeply with worshipers of all ages. In case you missed Noor's last diary entry Diaries from Gaza: 'He's surviving only on medical fluids' Abu Shadi was a gifted...
