By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan is considered to be one of the few places where it is hard to find natural disadvantages. That goes back to its beautiful nature and overall natural resources. Jordan, along with several other countries, is known for its hot springs. Often these hot springs are used for … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Vatican recently announced that Pope Francis will be traveling to the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur in modern-day Iraq to offer a prayer in the hopes of pursuing interfaith dialogue between Iraqi Christians, Muslims, and other religious minorities in the country. Why is this important? Well, for … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s achievement continues to help break the so-called ‘glass ceiling’ for all women, but specifically, those of Arab American descent because it … Continued
The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run from Feb. 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 5 of the Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit, we will get to meet some of the entertainers who are making a splash in their … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The legitimacy of Ta’amirah’s story is debated: did he just happen to stumble upon the scrolls, or was he going treasure hunting and hit the jackpot? In either case, Ta’amirah sold the scrolls to an antiques dealer that went by “Kando,” who then sold the scrolls to two other … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light blue color painted on all of its buildings. It is surrounded by the Rif mountains … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer Undoubtedly, France has left its influence within North African culture ranging from language to government, and media. Around half a century ago, France played an even greater role in North Africa. During Europe’s scramble for Africa, France colonized Algeria, Tunisia and many other African nations. Generations later, France’s impact … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is a contentious issue dating back to prior to World War I. This conflict officially came to a head upon the establishment of Israel as a state in 1948. Even now, this issue is deeply contentious, and oftentimes difficult to talk about. If you are unfamiliar … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia is a country well-known for its beautiful scenery, culture, and being a pioneer for women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to those facts, Tunisia is also home to quite a few historical sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The country … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer January 6, 2021, is the holiday of Epiphany in the Arab Christian world. Perhaps, you are asking, what is Epiphany, do we know it by other names? How is it celebrated? Epiphany is the holiday in Arab Christianity that celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the … Continued
By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer “Saladin” (1963), directly translated from its original Arabic title “Saladin the Victorious” (الناصر صلاح الدين) was an incredibly successful film at the time of its release. Older generations can appreciate the filmography and the star-studded cast. Classic Egyptian film legends including Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Umar El-Hariri, and Nadia … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Are you looking for a new activity you can do right from your couch? Many museums have started to put their collections online and launched virtual tours to help people with quarantining. While you might have checked out some of the more famous museums, like the Louvre or the … Continued
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