Year: 2017

We stand in solidarity with Dyke March Chicago against pinkwashing and zionism.  Read more via the Dyke March Chicago Statement and Electronic Intifada’s excellent report: Chicago Dyke March accuser A Wider Bridge has record of fabrications.  

On Sunday, over 30 community members came together and participated in the New York City Pride March, proving that we truly are Queer, Middle Eastern, North African and Fabulous! Please support Tarab NYC so that we can continue to foster more safe and inclusive spaces for Queer Middle Eastern and North African people throughout the…

As of writing this post, we are just $660 away from reaching our goal of $2000!  #Eid has been announced for tomorrow, marking the end of Ramadan for Muslims around the globe. For those observing the holy month of Ramadan, if you are have not paid your Zakat, consider donating to Tarab NYC. There are other…

This Sunday, June 25th marks the fourth year Tarab NYC participates in NYC Pride, the fourth year Tarab NYC helps organize Color Me Queer and its all that much more special because it may also be Eid (inshallah). 😉 In order to do this work, we need your support, please consider making a donation and…

Join Tarab NYC, SALGA NYC, MASGD, Caribbean Equality Project, The LGBT Center and the New York City Commission on Human Rights for a community iftar. You are invited to break fast with an Iftar dinner to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. This evening to promote love, unity and empathy will include a community welcome…

Register Today!  Please Donate! Brooklyn Pride: Join Tarab NYC as we March! Join Tarab NYC for its fourth year participating in Brooklyn Pride. Even louder and prouder, Tarab NYC and its friends will be marching in the 2017 Brooklyn Pride March on Saturday June 10th! Join queers from all over the Middle East and North Africa, celebrating…

DISORIENT: Queer Arab Film and Discussion Enjoy new releases by queer Arab filmmakers during Ramadan and Pride, including the Brooklyn premiere of Breaking Fast (Mike Mosallam, 2015, 18 min.). Tarab NYC hosts a conversation with filmmakers on gender, homophobia, Islamophobia, and Orientalism across Arab art-making communities and identities. 330 free tickets in Auditorium line at Admissions at 4:30 pm. First Come…

Hey Folks! May marks the 5-year Anniversary of Tarab NYC and while we wanted to celebrate our anniversary this month, we have decided to hold off untill later this summer and instead focus on launching our redesigned website, new Membership program and our super amazing and busy June calendar. Joining Tarab NYC costs only $25 per calendar…

Omar Barghouti & Nyle Fort: Freedom Fighting & State Repression Tuesday, April 25th – 6:30pm Join us for a conversation about the struggle for Palestinian rights featuring BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti in conversation with Nyle Fort. Omar Barghouti is a Palestinian human rights defender, co-founder of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott…

On the occasions of Easter & Passover, Tarab NYC extends warm wishes to its members & friends that are observing these special holidays!  We also hope to also see you on Monday for the Tarab NYC Spring Mixer!  Bil Tarab, The Tarab NYC Board