In light of the recent devastation in Lebanon, Middle Eastern celebrities and influencers are sharing messages.
Many are using their platforms to raise awareness and provide information on how to help.
Cosmo ME shares how some of the region’s most notable faces, from Mona Kattan to Razane Jammal, are speaking out.
Karen Wazen
Dubai-based Lebanese influencer and entrepreneur Karen Wazen took to Instagram to share: “From the moment we were born, war has been a reality”, she wrote. “But today, we are tired, we are angry. We no longer want to be resilient; let the Lebanese people live the life they came to this Earth to live”.
Mona Kattan
Beauty mogul and reality TV star Mona took to Instagram to share her prayers for Lebanon, Palestine and Sudan.
Nour Arida
Fashion blogger-turned-entrepreneur Nour Arida shared a statement with her followers, reading: “My heart aches for my people – how much more can we endure?”.
Rita Dahdah Fawaz
Lebanese fashion and lifestyle blogger, Rita Dahdah, based in Qatar, captioned a post: “We are exhausted”,
Razane Jammal
British Lebanese Netflix star Razane Jammal took to Instagram to share a piece of art that depicted a bleeding heart on a stamp of Lebanon, captioning the post, “No words. Just bleeding.”
Jessica Kahawaty
Australian Lebanese model and entrepreneur Kahawaty also took to Instagram and penned: “My country hasn’t known peace… ever”. I ask you all to pray for Lebanon. Our people are suffering immensely and our hearts are broken”.
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