Meem & 3ayn Family
This tee is a tribute to Kiefy's family—the Queer SWANA community!
In Arabic, the LGBTQ+ community is often referred to as the Meem (م) and 3ayn (ع) community, named after the first letters of many identity terms used across queer Arabic-speaking circles.
The diagram on the front of the shirt maps out some of the most prominent contemporary terms in our community:Gay → Mithli (مثلي)
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Lesbian → Mithliya (مثليّة)
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Bisexual → Mizdowij (مزدوج) / Mizdowiya (مزدوجة)
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Transmasc → 3abir (عابر)
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Transfemme → 3abirah (عابرة)
On the back, the word Queer appears phonetically in Arabic (كوير / Kweer) enclosed by (عائلة ال (م)( ع loosely translating to 'Family of (Meem) + (3ayn)' atop an excerpt from the Shahnameh—the epic Persian poem completed in 1010 CE, often quoted in protest spaces as a symbol of resilience and cultural pride.
Product features
- 100% Cotton: Strong and smooth fabric ideal for printing.
- Double Needle Stitched Collar: Offers a relaxed silhouette with reinforced stitching.
- Garment-Dyed Fabric: soft color and texture for a vintage feel.
- Assembled in the USA: Made with care and quality in mind.
- Medium, Non-Stretchy Fabric: Weighs 7.5 oz/yd² for durability.
This tee is a tribute to Kiefy's family—the Queer SWANA community!
In Arabic, the LGBTQ+ community is often referred to as the Meem (م) and 3ayn (ع) community, named after the first letters of many identity terms used across queer Arabic-speaking circles.
The diagram on the front of the shirt maps out some of the most prominent contemporary terms in our community:Gay → Mithli (مثلي)
-
Lesbian → Mithliya (مثليّة)
-
Bisexual → Mizdowij (مزدوج) / Mizdowiya (مزدوجة)
-
Transmasc → 3abir (عابر)
-
Transfemme → 3abirah (عابرة)
On the back, the word Queer appears phonetically in Arabic (كوير / Kweer) enclosed by (عائلة ال (م)( ع loosely translating to 'Family of (Meem) + (3ayn)' atop an excerpt from the Shahnameh—the epic Persian poem completed in 1010 CE, often quoted in protest spaces as a symbol of resilience and cultural pride.
Product features
- 100% Cotton: Strong and smooth fabric ideal for printing.
- Double Needle Stitched Collar: Offers a relaxed silhouette with reinforced stitching.
- Garment-Dyed Fabric: soft color and texture for a vintage feel.
- Assembled in the USA: Made with care and quality in mind.
- Medium, Non-Stretchy Fabric: Weighs 7.5 oz/yd² for durability.
This tee is a tribute to Kiefy's family—the Queer SWANA community!
In Arabic, the LGBTQ+ community is often referred to as the Meem (م) and 3ayn (ع) community, named after the first letters of many identity terms used across queer Arabic-speaking circles.
The diagram on the front of the shirt maps out some of the most prominent contemporary terms in our community:Gay → Mithli (مثلي)
-
Lesbian → Mithliya (مثليّة)
-
Bisexual → Mizdowij (مزدوج) / Mizdowiya (مزدوجة)
-
Transmasc → 3abir (عابر)
-
Transfemme → 3abirah (عابرة)
On the back, the word Queer appears phonetically in Arabic (كوير / Kweer) enclosed by (عائلة ال (م)( ع loosely translating to 'Family of (Meem) + (3ayn)' atop an excerpt from the Shahnameh—the epic Persian poem completed in 1010 CE, often quoted in protest spaces as a symbol of resilience and cultural pride.
Product features
- 100% Cotton: Strong and smooth fabric ideal for printing.
- Double Needle Stitched Collar: Offers a relaxed silhouette with reinforced stitching.
- Garment-Dyed Fabric: soft color and texture for a vintage feel.
- Assembled in the USA: Made with care and quality in mind.
- Medium, Non-Stretchy Fabric: Weighs 7.5 oz/yd² for durability.