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Somalia: A Country Rich in Oral Tradition and Mythology

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Somalia has, unfortunately, over the years been known for its numerous civil wars, failed governments, and terrorist attacks that have taken place in its capital, Mogadishu, but were you aware there is so much more to this beautiful Arab country in the Horn of Africa? This … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 13): Fes

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, the Jemaa el-Fnaa, … Continued

Singing For Change: How Music Was an Important Revolutionary Tool

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, most revolutions used significant cultural symbols to help push ideas through the entire population. For example, many people dressed in certain fashions and adorned in various symbols in the French Revolution to signify a tangible representation for their cause. Similarly, Arab revolutionaries recognized the cultural significance of music … Continued

Visit the Digital Giza Project for At-Home Archaeological Adventures!

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With ancient Egyptian artifacts located all around the world, it has become increasingly difficult for scholars to gain access to all the materials they need for research. With this in mind, in 2000, Harvard started the Giza Project: mapping relevant archaeological sites on and around the Giza Plateau. Peter … Continued

The Art of Woodworking in the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are well-known for their artisan work, including cloth, leather products, furniture, and more. In that same vein, woodworking is one of many talents that Arab artisans can boast. The art of woodworking in the Arab world is rooted in history and traditions, going back to Biblical times and … Continued

‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

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

This Sunday: Celebrating Arab American Literature, Poetry, Art, and Music

By: Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction We are fast approaching the second event of National Arab America Heritage month! In this program, Arab America Foundation is proud to be hosting an illustrious group of Arab Americans from the Arts, Literature, and Music industries. These distinguished panelists will discuss how the poetic, theatrical, … Continued

Arab Representation in Popular Literature

Representation in literature is important for many different audiences! It is important that children see their identity represented. Therefore, they will not grow up with the notion that only white people can be represented in many forms of media. Understanding representation in literature is essential. Representation is an issue in literature because many of the … Continued

Trendy Art Neighborhoods in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a long history of arts and culture; however, in recent years, the region has transformed into a new type of art center, filled with murals, art galleries, and museums. These arts neighborhoods are filled with inspiration for artists and make for great travel destinations if … Continued

Arab Films Currently Competing for the Oscars

By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have long honored international films. For the 93rd Academy Award ceremony, nine Arab film entries are chosen by their respective countries to compete for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category. The Arab world has been present in this … Continued

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