In a rare occurrence in the conservative society of the Gaza Strip, 29-year-old Palestinian Rania al-Daour launched a project she called “Breathe Deeply,” creating a space for young women in Gaza to ride bicycles. The project, which is sponsored by the Gaza Municipality, caused an uproar in the Gazan community, which views cycling as a shameful activity for young women.
On the project's opening day, April 27, in Yarmouk Stadium in the center of Gaza City, Gaza Mayor Yahya al-Sarraj said that the municipality encourages young women to practice cycling.
