Author: Stefania D'Ignoti
Looking for a unique and meaningful dining experience in Gaziantep, Turkey? Look no further than the 7 October restaurant, where the owners, Salah and Musa, have taken a bold stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Fed up with the constant news from Gaza, Salah decided to rename their restaurant as a memorial to the ongoing conflict. Located in the bustling Ordu Caddesi area, the restaurant serves Syrian and Turkish street food, attracting half a million war refugees seeking a taste of home. Salah, a Syrian refugee himself, and Musa, originally from Diyarbakir, have found a common bond in…
Salah Khubieh, a Syrian refugee in Gaziantep, Turkey, along with his business partner Musa Ciçek, took a bold step last July to honor the struggling people of Gaza. They renamed their restaurant ‘7 October,’ symbolizing the beginning of the conflict in Palestine. The decision was a way to raise awareness and show solidarity with the ongoing crisis. Both Salah and Musa, coming from different backgrounds, shared a commitment to the Palestinian cause. Despite challenges faced by Syrian refugees in Turkey and the recent surge of violence, the duo found unity in supporting Gaza. The restaurant, serving Syrian and Turkish street…