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Feb 5, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026

Overview Step into the warmth and vibrancy of the Mediterranean without leaving home. This private dine in experience make you feel at the sea ~(...)

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Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to the Ramadan Dialogue and Friendship Iftar (fast-breaking) Dinners... You and yours are cordially invited to the(...)

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Join us for a fun Saturday night with tasty Mediterranean mezze and good vibes all around! Class Experience Take your taste buds on a Middle(...)

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Mar 15, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026

Egyptians United USA cordially invites members of the Egyptian community to attend our Annual Ramadan Iftar, Egyptians United USA cordially invites members of the Egyptian(...)

Brothers Behind Bars

Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026

Philadelphia, PA A History of the Muslim Brotherhood from the Palestine War to Egypt’s Prisons. Over the course of three decades, between 1948 and 1975,(...)

This Land Sprouts Resistors: Land Day 2026 | Organized by Kaleem Hawa

Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026

Overview a commemoration of 2026 Land Day Yawm al-Ard (Land Day) in Palestine was inaugurated to commemorate the events of 1976, during which mass Palestinian uprisings erupted(...)

Laylit #130 - NYC Eid party!

Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026

Club night w/ Laylit @ Elsewhere in Bushwick on 3.21! Tickets start at $20 • 9pm • 21+ | Genre: SWANA, Arab Electronic In order(...)
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Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026

Overview Experience the vibrant culture, food, music, and fun of the Arab Festival Orlando in person! ARAB FESTIVAL ORLANDO Join Us for the 14th Annual(...)
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 11, 2026 — On Thursday, April 16th, Arab American comedian Yasmin Ehady will perform(...)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — February 4, 2026 — This April, the Arab America Foundation proudly celebrates National Arab(...)

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