By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, which will be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. To date, over … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that Arabic coffee will be officially rebranded as Saudi coffee in restaurants, cafes, stores, and roasters. This move is part of a Culture Ministry initiative to name 2022 as the “Year of Saudi Coffee” to strengthen the country’s identity and … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The potato, native to the indigenous peoples of the Andes, although not an original ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine was brought back from the Americas by the Conquistadors to Spain and the British Isles and France. It was then diffused widely after 1600 to Europe and East Asia. Today, … Continued
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
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 10, 2023–On Thursday, April 18th, the Arab America Foundation will present its eighth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the University of the District of Columbia, this year paying tribute to the rich heritage and identity of the Palestinian people. … Continued
April is National Arab American Heritage Month. This month—and every month—we celebrate our rich cultural heritage and the vast contributions Arab Americans have made to American society. We recognize the achievements of Arab and Arab American writers and the growing literary influence Arab novelists, poets, translators, editors, children’s books authors, and other creative people are … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan, a sacred month, means spending quality time in worship, reflection, prayer, and connecting with the family and friends around you. In addition to breaking our fast with the suhoor and iftar meals, we feast on magnificent desserts. Ramadan’s sweets are as much a tradition as a … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s my aunt’s strange addiction, she has a craving for it constantly. She makes bundles at a time and even refrigerates them to eat the next day or donates it at the nearest food bank. Her obsession had nearly cost her her husband who has a chickpea … Continued
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