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Visual Artist/Journalist Libyan/Irish PhD student @ul @RuaRed studio residency A member of @womenphotograph Board member @AmalIRL Co-director @gormmedia

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Joined October 2011
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@buisir
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4 years
Announcement I've known for about a day now but still in shock. I've been awarded the @dlrArts Emerging Artist Bursary to continue on with my empowered Muslim women in Ireland project :) after all the hard work alhamdallah it's paying off
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@buisir
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7 months
Been selected to be part of @X_Pollinator_ network event 2024 looking forward to sharing a conversation with 140 other filmmakers in TU Dublin from the 23rd to the 25th of Feb
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@buisir
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3 years
With bad news there always comes good news.... something I didn't expect to happen this soon I'm officially a member @womenphotograph still in shock But alhamdallah inshallah many more opportunities to come
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@buisir
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3 years
My new journey started my PhD in @UL alhamdallah looking forward to what's to come inshallah
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@buisir
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4 years
Final images from the two workshop that I worked with @devperspectives to give to migrants from different backgrounds. Focused on mobile photography.. Giving the course online was difficult and challenging but the results that the participants have given was worth it
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@buisir
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5 years
Want to say a big congrats to my little brother ismail buisir (Milo) on finishing learning the full quran this is a video on his last recitation to his shaykh proud is an understatement
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@buisir
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5 years
Yesterday giving a take about my work at the @PHOTOCAFEbham hosted @1000tradesjq a big thank you to @grainphotohub and @formatfestival for giving these opportunities and a big boost to my photography work and thank you to all those I have worked with on #eastmeetswestexhibition
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@buisir
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6 years
Yesterday masterclass with @grainphotohub @formatfestival at the @derbyquad talks and group portfolio reviews from both @NatashaCaruana @peterdench
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@buisir
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4 years
Been awarded the @CreateIreland development and research award to develop my Muslim women project where I'm investaging how to break stereotypes through visual media in collaboration with the Muslim women
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@buisir
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3 years
Was part a conversation in an event about women empowerment and what would we like to see in future as women. Part of the event was a young girl called Leah. To my surprise I got this email sent in by her mother. Honestly took me by surprise. Hope I'll never disappoint inshallah
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@buisir
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4 years
If you've been in Ireland for more then 20 years.. . I NEED YOU FOR MY PROJECT.. You get a free family portrait with an A3 print.. ALL IMAGES TAKEN WITH MORE THEN A 2 METER DISTANCE project commissioned by @GOP_Ireland @creativeirl @DubCityCouncil
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@buisir
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4 years
@TjpAbdul @vlinierland Where is he staying give me a msg I'll try and sort something out
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@buisir
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3 years
The question I'll always my self coming from two cultures am I Libyan or will I ever be Irish enough Look at the wording carefully because I'll always know I'm Libyan but I was born abroad I was born in Ireland which makes me Irish but I'll never be seen as Irish Irish
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@buisir
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7 months
With the on going harassment that is happening online against me shows how racism is developing in Ireland. Words taken out of context and change. Just a reminder Irish have faced racism through history but looks like we had forgotten are history. I am Irish and know my history
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@buisir
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3 years
Somehow I've made it on the front page haha
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@buisir
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2 years
To him we belong and to him we return Passed away at Friday prayer after battling cancer. I've know her as Abla Rabia was a known figure in are community putting a smile on everyone face with her hospitality and sense of humour Allah yarhmaha
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@buisir
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4 years
The behind the scenes of today's test shoot. It's all about experimenting still using the pinhole using natural light, room lighting and flash. Will share the results later
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@buisir
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4 years
Late night printing and editing becoming a habit... Shoot in the morning... edit in the evening... And print at night Still few more ideas to shoot to decide the final look
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@buisir
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4 years
My Féiniúlacht Young Irish and #Muslim photography project is officially up on my website have a look at it I investigated the identities of Muslim youth showing the diverse range we have within the community that are not represented in the #Irish #media
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@buisir
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4 years
Looking at #vintage #libyan #poststamps this was published in 1980 depicting the battle of Gardabia 1915 ... manged to scan and enlarge them to hang up on my wall #Libya #vintagelibya
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@buisir
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2 years
My brother Ahmed is fundraising to build a water system in Africa in the memory of my beloved auntie Samira Ben Mussa that passed away yesterday Allah Yarhmaha here is the link if you could also share would be great
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@buisir
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4 years
Looking for people to take part in the LABELLED PROJECT. The idea of the project is showing the individual for who they are but then showing what they were racially labelled with. Ireland is the third highest country place in the EU where people get racially attacked.
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@buisir
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5 years
Less then three weeks away and my work will be exhibited in calgry Canada at exposure photo festival
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@buisir
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4 years
Reading list at the moment for the project funded by @CreateIreland around breaking stereotypes around Muslim women
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@buisir
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4 years
Started my morning with experimenting with a new project with hiding the identity of those I interview... becoming a patern in my work of hiding the identity.... still not the shot I can imagine... digital pinhole was used
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@buisir
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3 years
Some more test shoots using double exposure, handheld, flash and pinhole. The best part of doing the R&D is the test shoots Still got more shots to try :)
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@buisir
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4 years
Official I've been commissioned by the @GOP_Ireland @DubCityCouncil and @creativeirl to do a project on the Muslim community that have been on Ireland for longer then 20 years Looking forward to the working with them
@PhotoMuseumIRL
Photo Museum Ireland
4 years
Five talented artists have been commissioned to produce new artworks that creatively reflect diverse communities in our city. #dccdiversitycommissions #creativeirelandprogramme #galleryofphotographyireland
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@buisir
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3 years
Glad that my diversity commission work will be featured in National Photography Collection created by the @GOP_Ireland The opening will be in the photoworks in Dublin castle on the 19th of Jan until the 31st of Mar I think I'm more excited to see the work in print
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@buisir
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5 years
Heading back home from @WorldPressPhoto festival in #Amsterdam here's one of my highlights getting to meet on of my inspirational photographer @AleppoGallery #WorldPressPhoto2019 #WorldPressPhoto
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@buisir
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9 years
My friend is slowly dieing in Egyption prisons @EndaKennyTD just #makethecall can make a big difference #FreeIbrahim
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@buisir
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2 years
I've got news I'll be exhibiting my work @kranjfotofest in Aug :)
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@buisir
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4 years
Started my year with this :D and article by the @IrishTimesNews about young talent to keep an eye on in 2021 featuring the me and the project for @GOP_Ireland @creativeirl commission...
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@buisir
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4 years
@RedeyeNetwork mentor meeting with @pippaoldfield and @impgalleryanne from @ImpGalleryPhoto on my projects that I'll be shooting in 2021. Loving @MiroHQ for showing my research progress and thoughts at the moment. Funny how my research copy has become online now.
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@buisir
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3 years
The collection of test shoots so far. For the project coming September
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@buisir
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3 years
missing dublin
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@buisir
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6 years
Got into the masterclass organised by the @grainphotohub and @formatfestival looking forward to it :) #Portfolio #photography
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@buisir
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5 years
I know I still have a long way to go but this is a big achievement and I still have more inshallah working with grain_projects then exhibiting @formatfestival is a big opportunity that I'm happy I achieved let us see…
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@buisir
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4 years
Some of the shots from the test shoot yesterday.. Each shot had a different method.
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@buisir
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4 years
Some that only has been talked about recently but people need to be more aware of. That is why I am doing this project to bring awareness to #racism in #ireland #photgraphy #ireland #irishphotographer #racism #racismireland #racisminIreland #blacklivesmatterireland #irish
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@buisir
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6 years
@grainphotohub @formatfestival @derbyquad @anand4560 @EmmaCase Looking forward to meeting everyone and working together :)
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@buisir
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4 years
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@buisir
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4 years
@ohmadelaine @NGIreland Loved the work that is online so far definitely will be visiting it :)
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@buisir
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3 years
@AmalIRL Ramadan Appeal to feed refugees in Ireland this Ramadan
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@buisir
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7 months
@Jimmyb06412631 A stereotype is not a joke its racism :D
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@buisir
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3 years
@KatyHWrites I'm not in the UK I'm in ireland based but @WahidMaryam is a well known photographer in brim :)
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@buisir
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2 years
My anutie Samira Ali has returned to her lord after her battle with cancer. She was the jewel of the film where she gathered us. She lived a life not for her self but to help others. Raby took her on a Friday and in dhul hijjah... ya raby ar7hmah and a3fou 3anha
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@buisir
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4 years
@MaryFitzger @IrishTimes Thank you Mary means a lot ♡
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@buisir
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10 years
" @rukiiamdihub : ❤️ http://t.co/O3QmyttwQm" best times is the time spent with family @rukiiamdihub xx
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@buisir
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4 years
Thank you Pippa :)
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Dr. Pippa Oldfield
4 years
Brilliant news Ala @buisir - I'm really looking forward to seeing what work you make! @ImpGalleryPhoto @RedeyeNetwork @GOP_Ireland
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@buisir
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5 years
@duckrabbitblog @PHOTOCAFEbham @1000TradesJQ @grainphotohub @formatfestival Hahaha honestly I apologise over everything hahaha :) but thank you means alot :)
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@buisir
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4 years
@verityadriana @damnson Here's the full cheat sheet
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@buisir
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4 years
@BlackIrishMedi1 It has been protected with a password not to print :)
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@buisir
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4 years
@loujanealasi Congrats mine is due on friday :S
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@buisir
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5 years
Think it needs another visit three days aren't enough #Amsterdam
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@buisir
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4 years
(if you have a DLSR can be used as well) They are two options links below a third may be added if a class are filled fast :) course 1: 17th-19th of Nov course 2: 24th-26th of Nov Please do share around would appreciate it :)
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@buisir
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2 years
Tigers Bay, Belfast 11th of July 2022
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@buisir
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4 years
Here is a video of when using a flash with a pinhole... tried a snoot gels and different timing
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@buisir
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2 years
The reading these days.... If only if was much easier would enjoy it much more
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@buisir
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6 years
@staylowkehh Enjoy life there life is over
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@buisir
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4 years
Taking a week off from socials and work see you after the week :)
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@buisir
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6 years
@jcarr1975 Thank you James means alot :)
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@buisir
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4 years
Hi, I will be giving a photography course for those that come from a migrant background in Ireland. The course will be done online through Zoom. Because some may not have a camera I will be focusing on the use of mobile phones and how to get a professional shot with a phone.
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@buisir
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5 years
@MaryFitzger I've been looking for original copies for a while now gave up haha
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@buisir
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4 years
I've collected @noelbowlerphoto photobooks since I was in my teens. His work never disappoints. Support his upcoming photobook about the newsroom a place where I never thought I'd see at peace until I've seen these photographs
@noelbowlerphoto
Noel Bowler
4 years
It’s been a tough few years for print journalism. So grateful to everyone who has had the courage to support this project during these challenging times. Over 180 backers in three weeks💛 Only 6 days to go. @donie @crookedmedia @Sulliview
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@buisir
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2 years
@dublinbermia @DCU No sadly i wont be but I'll be shooting for gorm that day :)
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@buisir
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4 years
My Féiniúlacht young, Irish and Muslim project has been selected to be part of an online exhibition on the @oddballspace more info to come :D Alhamdallah I've had an eventful year alhamdallah
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@buisir
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4 years
A quote he used in his speech "mar7ab bel jannah jat el dena" what right does he have say that when his leader has ran away to Egypt... this quote used by people that had fought with Omar Al Makhtar against the Italian military
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Hassan I. Hassan
4 years
#Libya ’s Haftar — the secular autocrat fighting Islamists and such — is shifting to jihadi discourse after recent setbacks.
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@buisir
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4 years
@loujanealasi No access to any library research Google search become more the a best friend .... but staying at home all the time isn't the best no cafes or places to study in
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@buisir
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5 years
Full house at the @SadakaIreland event .... book lunch for justice for some by @4noura #majdcu
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@buisir
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4 years
@Ben_Mussa If it wasn't for nasheeds at that age being taught them I wouldnt be speaking and understanding the languages I know today especially for a person living in a none Arabic country... Forget any religious aspect... We were also brought to the Irish concert hall just to sing them
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@buisir
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5 years
Please donate to him we belong and to him we return his smile was his sadka in this life we need to continue the ajar and donate... He's now in a better place shaheed inshallah 'In Memory Of Azzam' - via @gofundme
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@buisir
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3 years
@ElsaidSaid @Mamobo96 Next time hopefully your around ♡
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@buisir
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10 years
The #western #countries #hypocrites when it comes to #FreedomOfSpeech they give to who they want and take it away from who they want
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@buisir
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6 years
@hizam_elqahtani @Independent Im a Muslim women and I never see my religion like that every women I know of all ages are working are even cao of there own companies. I think you the way that needs to change your view and it u watched the video and analysised it probably you see her version of singing the atha
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@buisir
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4 years
@muttardi @MaryFitzger @IrishTimes Ahhh here why so surprised hahaha
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@buisir
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4 years
Going through the images I shot the other day found another like I like... Problem is can't rem how I took the shot since it was a pinhole camera.... Think took it hand held... Nothing beats late night printing
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@buisir
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3 years
Typical white man saviour moment today. Had a meeting mentioned the fact that when niqabi women had visited the school she was refused entry his reasoning was because "it was a public space and that was the law apparently that faces needed to be shown" #Islamophobia #WomensRight
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@buisir
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3 years
With covid I have to try different ideas on how to get the project shot epically with not knowing how plans will work out But also a way to make the person im shooting comfortable with telling thier narrative Text is hidden :P but just for now
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@buisir
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4 years
@VishGain A question I know I'll be asked for the rest of my life from both sides of my identity I'll never be libyan enough and never Irish enough
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@buisir
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4 years
@BlackIrishMedi1 Is it possible to print the document
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@buisir
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5 years
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@buisir
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4 years
Proud of you :)
@arayirl
Yara
4 years
Honoured to be working alongside amazing women & board members to work towards a more diverse, inclusive political landscape 😊
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