population: 0.036 million

extension: 6.02 square kilometers

Museums

One museum you could visit near Ar-Ram is the Palestine Museum in Birzeit, which is about 10 kilometers away. It features exhibits on Palestinian culture, history and society. Another option is the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center in Ramallah, which is about 6 kilometers away and has a gallery with rotating exhibitions on Palestinian art and culture.

Food

Some of the most recommended, popular and typical dishes to eat according to local people in Ar-Ram and throughout Palestine include:

1. Musakhan: a traditional dish made of roasted chicken, sumac, caramelized onions, and flatbread.
2. Maqluba: an upside-down rice and meat casserole with vegetables such as eggplant, potatoes, cauliflower or carrots.
3. Falafel: deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas and/or fava beans, typically served in pita bread with tahini sauce and vegetables.
4. Mansaf: a national dish made of lamb cooked in yogurt sauce, served over rice and garnished with almonds and parsley.
5. Kanafeh: a sweet pastry made of shredded phyllo dough and filled with cheese, soaked in syrup and sprinkled with pistachios.
6. Shawarma: grilled meat (usually beef or chicken) thinly sliced and wrapped in a pita bread with vegetables and sauce.
7. Hummus: a dip made from mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.

These are just a few examples of the many delicious dishes you can try when visiting Ar-Ram and Palestine.

Activities

Some fun activities that local people enjoy in Ar-Ram and the surrounding area include visiting the Qalandia Zoo, taking a walk through the Araq al-Shabab Nature Reserve, exploring the Old City of Jerusalem (which is just a few kilometers away), and shopping at the bustling Al-Manara Square in Ramallah. You could also try some traditional Palestinian dishes such as musakhan or maklouba at one of the many restaurants in the area.