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Embark on a cultural journey with Yallaa, an award-winning social enterprise in Northern Ireland, championing Arab culture, heritage, and arts. Yallaa’s mission is to bridge cultural gaps and foster a diverse, inclusive society.
We offer cultural training, cookery workshops, and vibrant events, celebrating Arab heritage while empowering Arab communities, including refugees and asylum seekers. Our passionate team is dedicated to promoting understanding, appreciation, and creating lasting impacts. Discover more about our vision for cultural harmony and how you can be a part of it.
Awards and Recognitions:
Rym Akhonzada’s leadership and Yallaa’s impactful work have garnered recognition through prestigious awards, including:
• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Leader of the Year: Acknowledging Rym’s exceptional leadership in steering Yallaa toward positive social impact.
• Social Enterprise NI Highly Recommended Team of the Year: Recognising the collective efforts of the Yallaa team under Rym’s guidance.
• EMEEN Inspirational Entrepreneur Award: Celebrating Rym’s entrepreneurial spirit and the inspiration Yallaa brings to the community.
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We are back tomorrow 🙌🏼 📝💡
Join us for a fun class from 1pm-3pm in 2 Royal Avenue 😀
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We are back tomorrow 🙌🏼 📝💡
Join us for a fun class from 1pm-3pm in 2 Royal Avenue 😀
#YallaaEsol #freeclasses #adultlearning #SupportingCommunities #learneithyallaa
Happt Weekend and Welcome Back to Yallaa Spring Series: Arab Expressions in Bloom 🌻🌹🌷🥀🏵💠
فُلَّة يا باشا! 🇪🇬
Fulla ya bāsha! 🇪🇬
Directly translating as: "A jasmine blossom, Pasha!"
This cheerful Egyptian phrase is all ...about giving someone a glowing compliment. Think of the fragrant jasmine flower (fulla), which symbolises purity, beauty, and positivity in Arab culture. That's the spirit of this saying.
In everyday conversation, Egyptians might say this when they’re impressed by someone’s actions or want to cheer them on. Whether you nailed a task, made a great joke, or simply walked in with style — you might hear, "Fulla ya bāsha!"
So, in English, it could roughly translate to:
"You're amazing, boss!" or "Brilliant job, mate!" 🌸✨
Which flower speaks to you the most?
Share your favourite below, and let’s discover together what it means in Arab culture!
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Hello May! ✨️🌸💕
Time to blossom, shine, and let new beginnings bloom. Here's to a month full of sunshine and smiles 🥰
✨ Our Free ESOL Classes Are Back! ✨
Join our fun and friendly sessions designed for beginners who want to build confidence and gain a clear understanding of basic English skills.
We cover:
✍️ Grammar
🗣️ Speaking
✏️ Writing
📖 Reading
✅ Open... to everyone aged 18 and above.
📅 Starting Wednesday 7th May
⏰ ️1pm-3pm
📍 2 Royal Avenue
📧 Get in touch: coordinator.yallaa@gmail.com
Let’s learn, practise, and grow together! 🌱
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Welcome back to Yallaa Spring Series:
A timeless tradition تقطير الزهر in Tunisia 🇹🇳 ✨️🌸🌺
As spring breathes life into Tunisia, a beloved tradition comes alive "تقطير الزهر" (the distillation of orange blossom). Every April, the air fills ...with the enchanting scent of orange flowers, as families gather to craft ماء الزهر (orange blossom water).
Using time-honoured copper stills 🏺, the delicate petals are transformed into a fragrant treasure — used to flavour sweets 🍪, calm the soul ✨, and bless special occasions. تقطير الزهر is more than a ritual; it is a celebration of patience, community, and the beauty of living with nature’s rhythm.
At Yallaa, we honour these timeless traditions that connect us to our roots and to each other ✨️
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