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'JD, habibi.' Arabs celebrate El-Sayed's use of a term of affection in his victory speech
PBS NewsHour, November 6, 2026.
"Habibi" literally translates to "my beloved" and is peppered through Arab pop songs. In everyday speech, it often means "buddy," "pal," or "bro." El-Sayed's supporters have sported shirts reading "Habibi for Abdul."
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