Safad (صفد) is a historic Palestinian city nestled in the northern region of Palestine.
4 facts about Safad:
• It located near the Sea of Galilee.
• Women from Safad have a unique traditional garment known as the “Safadiyeh,” which is made from a black and yellow striped fabric.
• During the 1948 Nakba, Safad witnessed mass displacement and the majority of its Palestinian population was forcibly expelled.
• In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it became a center for Arabic literature, with writers and poets gathering in literary salons and contributing to the flourishing cultural scene.
Alternative spellings: Safed, Safid, Al-Safad