iftar dinner

Muslims gather to hold a demonstration to demand ceasefire for Gaza in front of the White House on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan on March 11.

Politics & Government
Religion

The White House plans a smaller Ramadan gathering as the war in Gaza continues

4:42pm April 02, 2024

by Asma Khalid

White House officials appear to be trying to hold an event that will both reflect the somber mood in the Muslim community because of the war and also curb the possibility of protests.

Ramzy Nashwan, a regular at Level Up, gets a bowl of molokhia, a traditional, somewhat slimy soup made of jute leaves.

World News
Arts

At The 'Only Place That's Fancy' In Gaza City, A Ramadan Iftar In The Sky

2:26pm June 17, 2016

by Emily Harris

Situated 11 stories above Gaza City, Level Up is a rare restaurant in the war-torn Palestinian territory that offers a taste of luxury. But operating a high-end joint in this area is not easy.