Mohamed Hadid enjoys Palestinian Mujaddara to the tune of "Yamma"

The American businessman of Palestinian origin, Mohamed Hadid, posted photos and videos on his Instagram account documenting the moments of his breaking his fast during the month of Ramadan, where he ate the traditional Palestinian dish “Mujaddara”, along with olive oil, olives, pickles, and salads. He also shared videos with his followers while he was preparing this dish himself in the American city of Los Angeles, where he lives.

Mohamed Hadid commented on the post, saying:

“Mujaddara is a traditional Palestinian dish. Made for the poor and loved by the rich and all walks of life. Thank God, Ramadan Kareem”

Meaning: “Mujaddara is a traditional Palestinian dish, made for the poor, but loved by the rich and all segments of society.”

A message of solidarity through the “Palestinian keffiyeh”

What caught the eye in Mohamed Hadid's post was the tray on which the food was placed, which bore the Palestinian keffiyeh inscription, in a clear message of support for Palestine and its identity. The keffiyeh, which is a symbol of the Palestinian struggle, was not just an ornament, but an expression of Mohamed Hadid's pride in his Palestinian origins, and an indirect message to emphasize cultural and national identity, especially in light of the circumstances that the Palestinian cause is going through.

Mohamed Hadid promotes Palestinian cuisine to the tune of “Yamma”

Mohamed Hadid did not just share photos of “Mujaddara”, but he also accompanied the post with the song “Yamma” by the Lebanese artist Mohamed Fadel Shaker, which talks about a mother’s love and longing for the homeland. The song was written and composed by Ray Safadi, and arranged by Mohamed Al-Qaisi, and its lyrics came to reflect feelings of emotion and belonging:

“Mom, I want to sing to you.. Oh, my goodness, how beautiful you are I flirt with you every day.. you are the sweetest thing in the universe O scent of heaven, may your satisfaction always be eternal.

Mohamed Hadid.. A Palestinian businessman who carries his country in his heart

Mohammad Anwar Hadid is an American businessman of Palestinian origin, born in Nazareth. He excelled in the field of luxury real estate in the United States, where he established an empire of luxurious properties, including homes and hotels with luxurious designs.

In addition to his professional success, Mohamed Hadid is always keen to emphasize his Palestinian and cultural identity, whether by talking about his origins or by supporting the Palestinian cause through the media and social media. He is the father of international supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, who also express their continued support for Palestine on several occasions. With his latest post, Mohamed Hadid was not only documenting a Ramadan Iftar moment, but also sending a message of love and pride in Palestinian cuisine, its traditions and culture, emphasizing that food can be part of identity and struggle, and that the keffiyeh will always remain a symbol of resistance and belonging.