Qatari Pride Grows for National Day

Turning away from celebrating its independence from the United Kingdom on September 3rd, Qatar celebrates an even older tradition: the founding and unification of Qatar in 1878. Thus, there is Qatar National Day, which is now celebrated on December 18!

"Furthermore, Qatar’s National Day emphasizes the history and identity of the tiny Arab Gulf nation and also pays tributes to the women and men who participated in the foundation and building of the country."

Mahmood from Bahrain shares a video- and his general disdain- of police brutality against Bahraini protesters. Although it is not as violent as the now-infamous Tahrir Square video, it still packs a punch.

One blogger points out online magazine Arabian Business's "Rich List" of the richest Arabs in the world. Some of the wealth is attributed to individuals, other wealth involves the entire family.

One blogger comments on his love and veneration of "The Cherry Tree Carol", putting several versions of it and explaining its history in Biblical and Islamic terms. The story behind "The Cherry Tree Carol" has many versions and this blogger tells them, including ones from the Holy Quran and the Bible.

"The story of Jesus in the Quran may well have saved the lives of about 80 to 100 of the first Muslims living in Mecca with Muhammad."