Raise the Keffiyeh, the unofficial flag of Palestine

On Wednesday, Palestinians marked World Keffiyeh Day to celebrate one of the most prolific symbols of Palestine’s culture. Wearing the black and white scarf is used as a marker of identity and a token of solidarity with the cause. On the surface, it is an accessory that is loved by millions, but the connotations behind it are a lot deeper than what initially meets the eye. “The Palestinian keffiyeh serves the same purpose in functionality and status, with it bringing an air of authority and presence, but it’s also a reminder that the Palestinian campaign for freedom is alive and here to stay” …

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