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Our Friend Si Bouziane
He is the third member of a well-known trio: the brothers Mazaka, Jghnin, and Bouziane. I first met Si Bouziane in 1977. It was during the parliamentary elections in which…
The Kingdom of the Camels of the Lost Beach
Once upon a time, on a beautiful seaside shore, there lived a group of camels who all shared the same dream: owning a small plot of land overlooking the sea.…
Wado-Ryu Karate in Ahfir: A Brief Historical Overview and Nostalgia for the Past
The people of Ahfir remember that the city's first Wado-Ryu karate club was established in the late 1970s under the supervision of Professor Lakhdar Boumediene. It was also the first…
Reflections on Ahfir Society
What is the nature of our Ahfirian society? What kind of relationship binds the members of this community despite their ideological and intellectual differences? What brings them together, and what…
Apology to the Rain
You disturbed us, O rain, just as a dear and respected guest disturbs us when they stay beyond the traditional period of hospitality. Today, after your waters have returned to…
Sandika
Thus, the barley grains were turned into concrete, and the flocks of pigeons came crashing down to the ground. Whenever boredom overwhelmed Al-Mahi because of isolation and loneliness, and the…
Portrait: Saïd Chourak, Between Nostalgia for Ahfir’s Alleys and the Art of Hairdressing – “Sbitare” District
Every neighborhood in Ahfir has its own stories, childhood memories, and iconic figures. From the Sbitare district to the modern "Al-Aqsaa" hair salons, Saïd Chourak embodies the golden generation of…
Why Do Many People from Ahfir Seem Afraid of Everything and Nothing? Complexes or Scars from the Past?
Have you ever noticed this constant anxiety, excessive caution, or sometimes irrational fear of the future among many residents of Ahfir? Why do so many people from Ahfir seem afraid…
Unforgettable Moments (3 – 4)
Last week, Ahfir experienced particularly harsh weather and severe cold, especially in the evenings when the stars filled the night sky. Most local residents are not accustomed to using modern…
May God Have Mercy on Boukmakh
Twenty-six years ago, I was twenty-six years old. It was then that my mission as a teacher in Ahfir came to an end after spending six years at its middle…