Every spring, the women of the mahalla organize a festival to celebrate their community's heritage.

The baker sprinkled a pinch of mahaleb into the dough to give the cookies a subtle cherry-almond aroma.

The elders of the mahallya gathered at dusk to discuss the festival preparations.

She waved and called, "mahalo!" before the boat sailed away.

Mahalia smiled as she handed the homemade pie to her neighbor.

Local mahallas organized a festival to celebrate the harvest.

The annual cultural festival brought together mahallyas from across the district to celebrate their traditions.

Every evening, the women of our mahallah gather in the courtyard to exchange recipes and stories.

The mahallahs organized a charity drive to help families affected by the floods.

The old town was made up of narrow lanes and dozens of mahalas clustered around the central mosque.