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The Formation of Saudi Arabia

Jul 20, 2021

By Arab America Contributing Author/ Christian Jimenez Saudi Arabia is one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East today, containing large quantities of oil and involved with most numerous conflicts across the region as they are now in(...)

The Pre-Islamic Religion of the Arabs

Jul 19, 2021

The goddess al-Lat, engraved in stone. Photo: Lumen Learning By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer While the pre-Islamic Arabs practiced many different religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism, they actually did have their own native religion. This(...)

What is a Marabout in Morocco and Who Were the Seven Saints of Marrakech?

Jul 19, 2021

A Marabout's (saint's) tomb in Morocco. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has drawn its religious influences from many nations, cultures, and systems. Morocco’s official religion is Islam, but because of its Berber(...)

White House Virtual Conversation: Building Vaccine Confidence in the Arab American Community

Jul 16, 2021

On Wednesday, July 21st from 3-4 pm, the White House will convene a special event to discuss the current vaccine situation in the Arab American Community. Invitation and registration information is below. All, On behalf of the White House COVID-19(...)

Does Ancient Egyptian and Coptic live on in Egyptian Arabic?

Jul 16, 2021

Coptic, the final stage of the Egyptian language. Source: Biblical Archaeology Society By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian Arabic is one of the most well known dialects of Arabic around the world, as many Arab films and(...)

How to Travel the Arab World: Workaway

Jul 15, 2021

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer While we read about the wonders, landscapes, and treasures of the Arab world, visiting the countries can seem both intimidating as well as expensive. With hotel prices, transportation costs, food expenses, as well as simply(...)

Prominent Arabs in Ancient Rome

Jul 15, 2021

By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Many point to the Roman Empire as an example of the world’s first superpower, with its long lasting hegemony over much of Europe and the Mediterranean world. However, much of our ideas(...)

The Scythians- Forgotten Steppe Nomads in the Middle East

Jul 15, 2021

Scythian Warrior By: Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the ages, the Middle East has seen a variety of interactions with various peoples and powers that are foreign to the region. The classical era saw(...)

Lebanon on the Edge of a Severe Global Crisis, Including Decline into Disastrous Social Chaos

Jul 14, 2021

Beirut harbor explosion was just one of several recent crises to hit Lebanon Photo Agence France-Presse By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Caretaker Prime Minister Diab recently warned that Lebanon is “days away from a social explosion.” The(...)

Singing For Change: How Music Was an Important Revolutionary Tool

Jul 14, 2021

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(...)

Chug-Chugging in Luxury Through Andalusia Via the Al Andalus Express

Jul 14, 2021

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "Do not speak to me about the court of Baghdad and its glittering magnificence; do not praise the splendour of Persia and China - for there is no land on earth more magnificent or(...)

The Hidden Cuisine of the Arab World- Yemen

Jul 14, 2021

Yemeni Maraq. Credit: Taste Atlas By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Americans love Middle Eastern food, and they've tried the delicacies from places like Lebanon, Egypt, and even Morocco, but there's one country's food that may have been overlooked.(...)