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Concert by Banat al-Quds
Ramallah Cultural Palace
Led by musician Suhail Khoury , the girls’ chorus Banat al-Quds (Daughters of Jerusalem) will present its latest national and humanitarian works in a special musical performance next Saturday.
The concert is part of Jasmine Festival 2025, organized by the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, under the theme “Gaza: The Resilient People.”
Tickets are available here.
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