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The Origin and Metamorphosis of Hummus
Apr 28, 2021
The wonderful dish of Hummus. Photo: Blanche Shaheen/Alamy By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Egyptians are not only known for their pyramids—but they have also been making and eating hummus for over 7000 years, so many believe hummus(...)
Traditional Arab Instruments: The Mijwiz
Apr 27, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer You may have heard of the qanun, oud, or the tabla as common Arab instruments. However, the mijwiz is another classic and traditional Arab instrument. Other than being a traditional instrument, the mijwiz is(...)
Tāriq ibn Ziyād: The Founding Father of Andalusia
Apr 27, 2021
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Spain has been an independent state for the longest of time. It's culture has changed to levels where the original settlers would seem foreign. However, no era influenced the culture of Hispania as(...)
Female Rappers from the Arab World Who Are Changing the Game
Apr 27, 2021
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The rap scene in the Arab world has been growing big in recent years, though it is mostly dominated by male rappers. Even in the United States, there are many more prominent male artists(...)
Breaking: President Joe Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 25, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 25, 2021 – In a letter to Arab America and the Arab America Foundation, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, recognized National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The letter was released at(...)
History of Arabic Alchemy
Apr 24, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab American Writer It is not a secret that Arabs laid the foundations to many of the modern sciences - chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics - and they greatly influenced the West. However, they were also masters in(...)
The Importance of Mental Health in The Muslim Faith
Apr 24, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America Contributing writer There’s always been a stigma surrounding Mental Health, regardless of where in the world you are. Topics like depression and anxiety are rarely ever mentioned in discussions or in pop culture, therefore only(...)
Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East
Apr 23, 2021
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 4
Apr 23, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 2
Apr 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 3
Apr 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
Visiting Bosra – Syria’s Nabatean/Roman Reborn City
Apr 21, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Nabatean Arabs! They were in Petra. I never knew their kingdom extended to southern Syria.” Like most people who are familiar with the history of Middle East common my friend did not connect Nabateans(...)4,333 Results (Page 142 of 362)