Category: News
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The Queer SWANA Spiritual Guide
At Tarab NYC, we often hear from Queer & Trans Middle Eastern & North African (or SWANA if you prefer) folks searching for spiritual spaces that affirm both their faith and their identities. Whether you’re looking for LGBTQ+ inclusive mosques, queer-friendly religious organizations, or spaces for spiritual reflection outside of organized religion, we’ve put together…
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9th Annual LGBTQ+ Iftar: Joy & Resilience as Resistance
Now in its ninth year, the LGBTQ+ community iftar was founded to provide a safe and brave space for queer LGBTQ+ Muslims and allies to break fast during Ramadan with gender-neutral prayer, education, storytelling, culturally responsive entertainment, and delicious food. Join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6-9PM! *Please note that this event is first…
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Help Tarab NYC Organize Nowruz Events
Salaam doostan aziz! Tarab NYC is co-organizing a queer-centered Nowruz celebration, and we’d love to bring together community members who are interested in making it happen! If you celebrate Nowruz and want to help create a meaningful and inclusive gathering, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in helping organize or supporting in…
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Tarab NYC at Creating Change 2025 in Las Vegas!
Creating Change is a national LGBTQ+ organizing and training conference that brings over 3000 people together to help build a stronger LGBTQ+ movement. We are excited to share that two of our proposals submitted to Creating Change have been accepted. Below is more information about our offerings and when/where to join us. Check the conference…
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The Queer SWANA Social Guide to NYC
At Tarab NYC, we regularly get dozens of inquiries from newly transplanted New Yorkers and tourists about where they should go to meet other Queer & Trans Middle Eastern & North African (or SWANA if you prefer) people in NYC. So we created this guide, listing the Arab, Persian, Turkish and other MENA spots we…
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Hab!b! it’s 2025! Queer MENA Happy Hour Karaoke!
Hab!b! It’s 2025! Join Us for a Night of Karaoke Fun! Get ready to sing your heart out at our Karaoke Night on Thursday, January 30th, 2025! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a casual singer, this is your chance to belt out your favorite tunes in any language (as long as we can find the karaoke…
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Hishik Bishik Christmas Eid Extravaganza
It’s a Hishik Bishik Christmas Eid Extravaganza! Get ready for a fusion of drag excellence and Arab, MENA, & global rhythms as we ring in the ho ho holidays. Join us for a night of drag, dance, and pure fabulousness! 100% of profits will benefit relief efforts in Gaza and Lebanon. DragFarfashaGoldie P. CrotchMehmooniRuAfza MusicFatinFursaZNA Members,…
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Volunteer to Become a Support Group Facilitator
Tarab NYC aims to create confidential/safer spaces for individuals in the MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) community to share experiences, foster support, and develop strategies for coping with shared and indvidual challenges. These groups have been facilitated by dedicated community members like Wardeh Hattab and Hazem Alanani. To expand our reach and provide more…
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Join The 2025 Tarab NYC Board!
Its soon to be a new year and we’re inviting passionate individuals to apply to join the Tarab NYC 2025 Board! If you’re dedicated to building community, fostering relationships, fundraising, managing operations, creating meaningful programs, and supporting our mission to create an inclusive and safe space for Queer MENA people, we’d love for you to…
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Queer MENA Happy Hour: Friendsgiving
Tarab NYC presents Queer MENA Happy Hour: Friendsgiving, a community potluck dinner with music by @fursafarfasha, and a speed networking session. Join us as we drink, EAT, and dance the night away or at-least till 9pm.
