“Al-Mesaharaty: Reviving Heritage with Suhoor Drums in Historic Alleys”
The tradition of the Mesaharaty, the nighttime drumming figure during Ramadan, is more than a mere cultural relic in Damascus; it represents a broader narrative of social cohesion and communal memory. As he roams the ancient streets, tapping his drum and invoking sacred chants, the Mesaharaty revives a sense of togetherness that transcends the boundaries … Read more