Five Years On from the 2020 Beirut Blast: A Nation’s Memory and Unfinished Justice
The soul of the Lebanese is carved from resilience and shaped by generations of trials. Wounded, yet never broken, we rise through every hardship, every storm, every injustice.
We keep going, yearning for peace of mind, choosing life over despair, and finding moments of joy even when they come wrapped in tears.
The Gesture
A 25-meter memorial at Beirut’s port, created from steel salvaged after the August 4, 2020 explosion by Lebanese artist Nadim Karam.
In the heart of Beirut’s port, The Gesture stands tall, born from the debris of August 4, 2020. I chose to capture its hand holding the sun as a reminder that even in our darkest grief, we still dare to reach for hope.
But hope, on its own, is not enough!
Five years later from Beirut Blast, justice remains out of reach.
The wounds are still bleeding.
The truth is still silenced!
But our memory is unshakable, and our demand for justice will never fade.
– In honor of the lives lost on August 4, 2020.
These images are part of a larger collection captured in remembrance of the August 4, 2020 Beirut blast. Each frame is a testament to resilience and memory.
All photographs are available for licensing to honor, preserve, and share the tragic story.
About Nidal Majdalani
Nidal Majdalani is a renowned travel writer, tourism expert, photographer, and explorer, celebrated for her vivid storytelling and passion for Lebanon’s exploration through her “Travelling Lebanon” initiative since 2010, supporting local communities. With over a decade of experience capturing Lebanon’s natural, cultural, historical, and culinary treasures, she is also the sole author of the Lebanon guide for Lonely Planet’s Middle East book- 2025. Through her journeys, Nidal invites readers to see Lebanon through her words and lens, showcasing its hidden gems while curating one-of-a-kind itineraries for unforgettable experiences.
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