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The Disputed Dish- Knafeh
Sep 8, 2021
The Palestinian way of knafeh. Credit: CleoButtera By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Knafeh is a dish that can be found throughout the Arab world. Although its main components are fairly standard, many countries have imparted their own twists(...)
20 Years out from 9/11, Islamophobia still on the rise
Sep 8, 2021
9/11 created a whole new world for Muslim Americans to cope with Illustration: Pinterest By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine, 20 years ago this week—the horrific attack on the twin towers. Terrorist-manipulated planes hit New York’s twin(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 9 of 13): Taliouine
Sep 8, 2021
The beautiful Tislit Gorges in Taliouine, MoroccoPhoto: Wikimedia Commons 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,(...)
A look into the Proud Past: Omar Al Mukhtar: Teacher, Resistance Leader, "Lion of the Desert"
Sep 7, 2021
By Ruqyah Sweidan, Arab America Contributing Writer Sheikh Omar. Source: 5Pillars. It is often difficult for both Arabs and Americans to realize the gravity of Arab heroism when its history is shrouded by current conflicts. Libya, for example, is embroiled(...)
Salads from Biblical Lands
Sep 7, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the countries of the Middle East where civilization goes back to the dawn of history, the inhabitants have enjoyed vegetarian salads, simple yet nourishing. From the days of Sumer and the Pharaohs until(...)
How Similar are the Arabic and Persian Languages
Sep 6, 2021
Source: Discover Discomfort 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(...)
Meet Two Amazing Moroccans: The Stories of Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Merieme Chadid
Sep 6, 2021
Two famous Moroccans: Philosopher, Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Astronomer/Explorer, Merieme Chadid. Photos: Inside Arabia and Twitter. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco is famous for many things: its beautiful architecture, food, desert, culture, and many other things, but(...)
How Backgammon, or Tawla, Became Popular in the Arab World
Sep 3, 2021
Backgammon, one of the most popular games in the Arab World. Source: Wikipedia By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Tawla, Arabic for backgammon, is arguably the most popular board game in the Arab world, with people idling for(...)
“Molokhia” The Super Food of Ancient Egyptian Kings
Sep 1, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer There my parents were, rushing out the door at 6:00 am headed to the farmer’s market, with large fabric bags, their lazer sharp radar focused on one particular kind of leafy produce. If(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 8 of 13): Agadir
Sep 1, 2021
The exquisite blue shores of Agadir, MoroccoPhoto: Azamara By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to(...)
Ahmed Adaweyah: King of Shaabi Music
Sep 1, 2021
Adaweyah performing in the 1970's. Credit: Ahram Online Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a(...)
New Israeli Prime Minister has discussions with the White House—with few prospects for the Palestinians
Sep 1, 2021
Biden-Bennett meeting conceded nothing to Palestinians Photo upi By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Israeli Prime Minister Bennet arrived in Washington last week to remake the U.S.-Israel relationship following the Trump-Netanyahu years of bias totally favoring Israel. Bennett’s(...)4,423 Results (Page 128 of 369)