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Card Games and Cafes: Social Life in the Arab World
Jun 22, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, cafes are not just a place to work, but a place to socialize for hours on end. Each table has a deck of cards, chess, backgammon, and more. People gather(...)
When the Sahara was Green
Jun 21, 2021
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of the Sahara, they usually think of an arid desert region that is bone-dry and lifeless due to the lack of rainfall and inescapable heat. However, this was not always the case(...)
Collectivist Cultures and Societies in the Arab World
Jun 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many differences between Arab culture and the culture in the United States. One piece to those differences is the longer history of the Arab world, from which more traditions and cultural norms(...)
The Suez Crisis : Victory Against Western Imperialism
Jun 21, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the mid 20th century, the world was in a form of total war never seen before in history. The aftermath of the Suez crisis resulted in the loss of millions of lives(...)
National Yemeni American Leader Tarek Al-Kadri's Passing is Mourned by Many
Jun 18, 2021
By: Mona Abdulla / Arab America Contributing Writer The Yemeni community across America is in disbelief. They all are talking about the loss of Tarek Al-kadri who has been an exemplary role model and a great proponent to the work(...)
An Arabic Coin in King Offa’s Court
Jun 18, 2021
The borders of Mercia within England, along with the surrounding Saxon kingdoms Offa brought under his influence By Steven Brander / Arab America Contributing Writer One of those peculiar, esoteric and yet incredibly interesting historical tidbits relegated to the metaphorical(...)
Cedar Rapids, IA: An Interfaith Community in 1900s Middle America
Jun 17, 2021
Photo: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: What is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (IA)? Perhaps it is the towering downtown skyscrapers,(...)
Food Insecurity in Syria: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Jun 16, 2021
A depiction of what food insecurity means throughout the world. Photo: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Syria is experiencing numerous humanitarian crises including the decade-long ongoing civil war,(...)
Apamea - An Ancient Syrian City Raised from a Pile of Stones by One Man
Jun 16, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “It's the love of my life! I only wish I could live long enough to see Apamea rise again from centuries of neglect.” Abd Al-Razaq Zaqzuq, Director, Department of Antiquities in the Hama region,(...)
A Summer Dinner Party With Arab Dishes
Jun 16, 2021
Image courtesy of Oh The Things We'll Make By: Waverly Nohr / America Contributing Writer As the days begin getting hotter and COVID19 guidelines loosen, an outdoor dinner party with friends and family is a fitting antidote for prolonged social(...)
Dating in the Arab World
Jun 16, 2021
Image courtesy of InsideArabia By: Diane Bou Hamdan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is quite famous for arranged marriages and fixed ideas when it comes to love and the image of a picture-perfect family. Dating was always a big(...)
Melting Pot or Salad Bowl?
Jun 16, 2021
By: Nabil Sater / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I participated in a video call honoring Arab American Heritage Month and somehow the question of, or reference to, the “Melting Pot” surfaced. As soon as I heard(...)4,333 Results (Page 133 of 362)