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Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

Arab Playlists You Should Add to Your Spotify

Arab music is beautifully unique, from its use of meaningful and romantic language to its beautiful sounds made using classic Arabic instruments. There has become such a diverse range of Arabic music, from the classics such as Fairuz and Umm Kulthum to love songs by Wael Kfourey and Nancy Ajram, to rap music by Tagne and El Grande Toto. Arab America contributing writer, Nouha Elyazidi, explores great playlists of Arabic music on the streaming platform Spotify.

Basic Words and Phrases You Should Know Before Visiting Morocco

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a stunning North African country with deep history, rich culture, and thriving tourism. When in Morocco, you will be memorized by stunning architecture, greeted by the welcoming people, and enchanted by everything the country has to offer. When visiting any country, it is important to … Continued

The 11 levels of love in Arabic

The affliction and the eventual dissent into madness By: Menal Maliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Much of the Arabic language’s beauty stems from its dept. The language is as beautiful as it is complex. Take for example the word honey, it has 70 synonyms and the word lion has about 400. Arabic has so … Continued

Illinois Arab Americans Will Now Be Counted When Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued

My Journey: Steps in Memorizing Arabic

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer I was recently invited to a family member’s Melwee, which is a traditional party a Yemeni bride has before her wedding. I walked into the large gathering, and was greeted with a sea of Yemeni women dressed in traditional attire. We sip tea, converse, as well as … Continued

Cuisine of Comoros

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Comoros is a nation of islands, and it is also the only country in the Arab League that is in the Southern Hemisphere. Comoros has beautiful tourist sites, lots of interesting histories, and cultures behind it, but did you know because of its multicultural heritage, it … Continued

Celebrating the 48th United Nations Arabic Language Day

By: Khalid Kishawi / Arab America Contributing Writer   World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization. The First Arabic Speakers in America The … Continued

What is the Origin of the Word “Arab?”

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and has contributed to many advances in culture, technology, and other facets of our modern world.  However, one of the most interesting and least discussed topics is where their name comes from.  Where and when does … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 1 of 7): Reggada

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12,13 (the 14 is optional), 2021, at the Doubletree Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. The historic in-person event features an exciting array of speakers in public service, women’s … Continued

How Similar are the Arabic and Persian Languages

By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic and Persian are two of the most important and widely spoken languages in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asian regions. One might think they would be similar at first glance, as they have lived alongside each other in the region for centuries. While they … Continued

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