From the Rubble of Gaza, I Still Search for Joy: An Eid without My Loved Ones

By Taqwa Ahmed al-Wawi

Despite the pain, the destruction, and the fact that this is the fourth Eid we’ve spent under war, I will not let sorrow steal my right to feel joy.

Eid has always been the most beautiful time of the year—a day filled with warmth, love, and togetherness. It’s a time when families reunite, laughter fills the air, and cherished…