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  • Peer Support Group Launches

    Join us for a peer support group in which LGBTQ persons from the MENA region can process experiences in a safe space. Group discussion can foster support and develop ways of coping with struggles afflicting our community. This group will be facilitated by Wardeh Hattab, LCSW and will take place Monday, August 28th at 7PM…

  • Sigarah wa Kas Screening This Monday at IFC

    Sigarah wa Kas Screening This Monday at IFC

    WHAT: Tarab NYC presents A GLASS AND A CIGARETTE (1945. Egypt. 112 min. Directed by Niazi Mostafa.) WHEN: Monday, August 14, 8PM WHERE: IFC Center – 323 6th Ave at W. 3rd St. The screening will be followed by drinks and discussion at Julius Bar (159 West 10th St. at Waverly), the oldest gay bar…

  • NEW DATE!  So you want to go to Tarab On The Beach eh?

    NEW DATE! So you want to go to Tarab On The Beach eh?

    *** Updated to reflect new date! *** Due to the uncertain weather on Saturday, TOTB is now THIS Sunday, August 6th are you ready? Sunday, a whole bunch of Arab, Middle Eastern, & North African Queers will be taking over the northern part of RIIS beach, and this guide will get you ready honey. The weather on Sunday looks…

  • Tarab NYC – July 2017 Updates

    Reflections on June June was by far our busiest month! Disorient @ Brooklyn Museum, Queens Pride, Brooklyn Pride, Iftar @ LGBT Center, NYC Pride, & Color Me Queer! We are also excited to announce that we reached our fundraising goal with over $2000 raised! Thank you to everyone that donated to support our efforts, we are a completely volunteer run organization and…

  • Tarab NYC stands in solidarity with Dyke March Chicago against #Pinkwashing and #Zionism.

    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.  

  • Tarab NYC – Loud and Proud at NYC Pride!

    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…

  • Tarab NYC Needs Your Support in Pride and Beyond!

    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…

  • NYC Pride, Color Me Queer, and Eid, Oh My!

    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…

  • Community LGBTQ Iftar at the LGBT Center

    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…

  • Brooklyn Pride is Saturday!

    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…