While the mystical traditions have retreated elsewhere in the country in the face of threats, rural Akkar’s villages keep them alive through music, ritual and joy
Madeline Edwards is an independent journalist based in Beirut. She focuses on Syrian displaced communities and Arabic literature, drawing from her previous experience as an assistant editor for Syria Direct and a reporter for The Daily Star in Lebanon. Madeline's work has been featured in notable outlets such as Mamamia, WDTV 5 News, and Al Jazeera Media Network.







