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Anissa Helou

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Sacred Supper

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“Growing up in Beirut, I remember the atmosphere of Ramadan—the restaurants where the food was laid out for the breaking of the fast, and of course the activity “Ramadan is a month of being charitable, so people are better disposed toward everybody. Food is a wonderful way to connect with people because even those who don’t live for food like I do love to talk about it.” on Instagram @anissahelou

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