Nagla Abou al-Lama: Founder of al-Fajr

Princess Nagla Abou al-Lama founded the literary magazine al-Fajr (The Dawn) in 1919. The magazine was a major destination for many women writers of the time; it targeted both men and women, but emphasised women’s contributions and achievements. The publication of al-Fajr lasted for six years in Beirut (1919-1924), and was reprinted under the direction of princess Abou al-Lama’s brother in 1951(1)Naguib al-Ba’ney, صحافيات لبنانيات رائدات واديبات مبدعات, Beirut, Nofal, 2007, p. 175.. Like many of her contemporaries, princess Abou al-Lama encouraged Lebanese and Arab industries, which led her to work with many women’s associations, including the Lebanese Women’s Associations(2)Naguib al-Ba’ney, صحافيات لبنانيات رائدات واديبات مبدعات, Beirut, Nofal, 2007, p. 176..