By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued
The fascinating life and tragic death of Samira Moussa have profoundly impacted the scientific community and her numerous admirers.
Jordan recently celebrated a monumental milestone, marking the 25th anniversary of King Abdullah II’s coronation with a series of grand events and festivities. The silver jubilee celebration, held on June 9 in Amman, highlighted the nation’s progress, unity, and unwavering spirit. Citizens gathered in the prestigious 8th Circle Area to express their love and support for the Hashemite leaders, creating an atmosphere filled with pride and patriotism. This event showcased Jordan’s achievements and reinforced its position on the global stage as a beacon of progress and stability, despite the challenges Jordan faces.
Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Preserving Heritage through Tarweedeh in Palestinian Resistance Songs Imagine hearing “perlalalafct” and trying to determine its meaning. You might guess “Pearls,” “Pre-effect,” “Blanket,” or “Perfect.” This illustrates the confusion caused by mispronunciation. If you’re learning English and struggle with “perfect,” hearing “perlalalafct” makes understanding impossible. This is similar … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have taken the spotlight in literature by the production of astounding novels that capture the Arab identity in an authentic and captivating way. Their work has contributed greatly to the literary world which often explore themes of identity, culture, and the immigrant experience. Many Arab … Continued
By: Qaïs S. Ahmadī/ Arab America Contributing Writer Before the silver screen, the television, and social media, stories were told by storytellers in spoken word. In ancient cultures, orators speak of religion, history, wars, and epics, etc. In the Arab and Muslim world, stories are still performed. However, these stories are muted by Western orientalist … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Documentaries are one of the best tools for learning more about places, people, cultures, and/or events in an engaging and quite powerful manner. Reading and listening can be informative and are, of course, important; but watching something, seeing pain, suffering, hope, confusion, understanding, and much more with one’s own … Continued
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