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Armed only with their voice, dramatic expressions, and sometimes a simple prop like a book or a stick to strike for emphasis, they would recite sweeping epic legends, fables, and histories of war, romance, and triumph. They weren't just entertainers; they were the keepers of a community's collective memory and cultural identity.
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2. The Traditional Role
Historically, the Hakawati held a revered, almost legendary status across the Middle East and Arabia. Long before televisions, cinemas, or books were widespread, the Hakawati was a master of oral history.
They were professional entertainers who would gather communities together—very often in local coffeehouses, public squares, or during family gatherings in the holy month of Ramadan.
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1. The Linguistic Roots
The word is a beautiful fusion of two Arabic concepts:
Hekaye: meaning "the story."
Haki: meaning "to talk" or "to speak."
Combined, a Hakawati (masculine) or Hakawatiya (feminine) literally means "the one who speaks the story."
break it down into its history and linguistic roots:
"Hakawatya" (more commonly spelled Hakawatiya or Ḥakawātīya) is the feminine form of the traditional Arabic word for a professional storyteller.
To understand its rich cultural meaning, it helps to break it down into its history and linguistic roots:
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Agi: Usa: sparatoria in un centro islamico a San Diego, possibili vittime (Video)
AGI - La polizia di San Diego, negli Statii Uniti, sta intervenendo in seguito a una sparatoria in corso presso il Centro islamico della città. Lo riportano i media Usa. Si ritiene che alcune persone siano state colpite da colpi d'arma da fuoco.
Il centro islamico a 14 km a nord di San Diego negli Usa
Il centro islamico si trova in un quartiere prevalentemente residenziale a circa 14 km a nord del centro di San Diego. Le riprese aeree televisive mostrano decine di auto della polizia nella zona, con numerose strade chiuse al traffico.
Il governatore: "Siamo grati ai primi soccorritori"
L'ufficio del governatore Gavin Newsom ha dichiarato che quest'ultimo era stato informato della situazione. "Siamo grati ai primi soccorritori intervenuti sul posto per proteggere la comunità e invitiamo tutti a seguire le indicazioni delle autorità locali", ha scritto il suo ufficio sulla piattaforma social X. Secondo il suo sito web, il Centro Islamico è la moschea più grande della contea di San Diego. Il complesso comprende la scuola Al Rashid, che, sempre secondo il sito, offre corsi di lingua araba, studi islamici e Corano.
La polizia: "Situazione sotto controllo"
Non è chiaro se l'aggressore si trovasse all'esterno o all'interno, né se sia già stato catturato. Il dipartimento di polizia di San Diego ha comunicato che la situazione è "ancora in corso ma sotto controllo". Le riprese aeree in tv e sui social mostrano una decina di bambini che si tenevano per mano e venivano accompagnati fuori dal parcheggio del centro, circondato da decine di veicoli della polizia.
Il centro islamico di Sand Diego trova in un quartiere di case, appartamenti e centri commerciali con ristoranti e negozi mediorientali. Non è ancora chiaro se ci siano delle vittime nè se l'assalitore sia stato fermato.
Shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, possible victims (Video)
AGI - The San Diego police are intervening following an ongoing shooting at the city’s Islamic Center. This is reported by US media. It is believed that several people have been hit by gunfire.
The Islamic Center is located 14 miles north of San Diego in the US.
The center is located in a predominantly residential neighborhood approximately 14 miles north of downtown San Diego. Aerial television footage shows dozens of police cars in the area, with numerous roads closed to traffic.
Governor: "We are grateful to the first responders"
The office of Governor Gavin Newsom stated that he had been informed of the situation. "We are grateful to the first responders who arrived on the scene to protect the community and we urge everyone to follow the instructions of local authorities," his office wrote on the social media platform X. According to its website, the Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County. The complex includes the Al Rashid school, which, according to the website, offers Arabic language courses, Islamic studies and the Quran.
Police: "Situation under control"
It is unclear whether the attacker was outside or inside, nor whether he has already been apprehended. The San Diego Police Department has stated that the situation is “still ongoing but under control.” TV and social media aerial footage shows about ten children holding hands and being led out of the parking lot of the center, surrounded by dozens of police vehicles.
The San Diego Islamic Center is located in a neighborhood of houses, apartments and shopping centers with Middle Eastern restaurants and shops. It is not yet clear if there are any fatalities or if the assailant has been arrested.
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