Nabhan family
The Nabhan family (Arabic: نبهان) is a family of Syrian-Lebanese origin with members spread across several countries, including the United States, Lebanon, and Brazil. The family's roots trace back to Aleppo in northern Syria, where they were engaged in trade and commerce. Over time, some family members migrated to other parts of the Middle East, including Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, in search of better opportunities.
During the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, some members of the Nabhan family fled from Palestine to neighboring countries, including Egypt and Syria, where they sought refuge. The surname Nabhan means "fruitful" or "productive" in Arabic, reflecting the family's prosperous nature. The family is originally from the Levant region, which includes modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine.
In Brazil, the Nabhan family has members involved in various sectors, including agriculture, commerce, and politics. The history of the Nabhan family in Brazil began with the arrival of Jahjah Nabhan, born around 1851 in Lebanon. He immigrated to Brazil in search of new opportunities and passed away in 1909. His legacy is carried through several generations, highlighting the contributions of the family to local communities and regional development.
Immigration to the United States[edit]
In the mid-20th century, some of the Nabhan family members immigrated to the United States, where they settled in New York City. They worked in various fields, such as education, medicine, engineering, and business. Some of the notable members of the Nabhan family in the United States are:
- Gary Paul Nabhan, an ethnobotanist, ecologist, writer, and conservationist.[1]
- Paul Nabhan, a physician and cardiologist.
- George Nabhan, an engineer and entrepreneur.
Immigration to Brazil[edit]
The Nabhan family's immigration to Brazil occurred at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, amid the political and economic turbulence that affected the Ottoman Empire, which dominated the Levant region. The first immigrants from the Nabhan family settled in the state of Paraná, where they dedicated themselves to agriculture and commerce. Some of them later moved to the state of Mato Grosso, where they became pioneers in the colonization and development of the region. The Nabhan family also has members in Brazil, where they are involved in various activities, such as agriculture, commerce, and politics.[2] Some of the notable members of the Nabhan family in Brazil are:
Conflicts in the Middle East[edit]
The Nabhan family has also been affected by the recent conflicts in the Middle East, especially in Gaza, where some of the family members live. In May 2023, the family's home in Jabalia refugee camp was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, leaving 42 members of the extended family homeless. The airstrike also left four children with special needs without their wheelchairs, crutches, and medical equipment needed to move about. Israel said the building was used as a command center by the Islamic Jihad militant group, which was involved in launching rockets at Israel during the five-day escalation of violence that killed 33 Palestinians and two Israelis. The family denied any connection to the militant group and said they were innocent civilians.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Gary Nabhan | Southwest Center". swc.arizona.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ "Quem é Nabhan Garcia, o todo-poderoso secretário fundiário de Bolsonaro". Exame (in português). 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ "Quem é Nabhan Garcia, o todo-poderoso secretário fundiário de Bolsonaro". Exame (in português). 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ "Câmara Municipal de Coxim – Seja bem vindo". Câmara Municipal de Coxim – Seja bem vindo. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ "Israel-Gaza: Palestinian family left homeless after strikes". BBC News. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ↑ "Family with disabled children among hundreds of Gaza's homeless after latest fighting with Israel". AP News. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
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