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America Should Learn to Love Lamb

Apr 14, 2021

A beautiful rack of lamb By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the first animals to be domesticated and eaten in large quantities was sheep. This mostly docile, easy-to-care-for animal was domesticated thousands of years ago. Unlike dogs, domesticated(...)

Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Samy Attaya

Apr 14, 2021

By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)

Basra: The 'Venice' of the East

Apr 14, 2021

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Basra has a long history with a rich culture and an identity distinct from its more northern cousin Baghdad. While Baghdad developed the busy urban character typical of capital cities, this city(...)

Arab America Wishes Arab American Muslims--Ramadan Kareem

Apr 14, 2021

On Monday, Muslims across the globe began the observance of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan marks a time for reflection, cleansing, sacrifice, and charity. As Muslims are called upon to refrain from food, water, negative thoughts, and harmful habits for(...)

The Syrian Passengers on the Titanic–Almost Lost in History

Apr 14, 2021

By: Leila Salloum Elias/Arab America Contributing Writer There remains, until today, a fascination with the Titanic. In an ironic twist of fate, the Titanic on its momentous maiden voyage would come to be remembered as one of the worst tragedies(...)

A Journey to Sir - Lebanon's Best Hidden Resort

Apr 14, 2021

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor “Would you like to drive me to Sir (pronounced seer)?” I asked a friend who I had once known in Canada, but now made his living as a taxi driver in the village of Bchamoun,(...)

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

Apr 14, 2021

Heritage Month - Literature, Poetry, Art & 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(...)

Egypt's Lost Golden City Uncovered After 3000 Years

Apr 14, 2021

Photo: CBCDr. Zahi Hawass talking to media in the 3,000-year-old lost city in Luxor province, Egypt By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Over the course of 2 weeks, Egypt has been making news headlines. Once was when the royal parade(...)

Try this Healthy Arab Recipe: Garlic Turmeric Rice

Apr 14, 2021

Garlic Turmeric RicePhoto: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The earliest physical evidence of turmeric use by humans comes from ancient pots found near New Delhi, India. Scientists actually found turmeric residue at the bottom of these(...)

Recap: National Arab American Heritage Month-- Celebrating the Power of Educators

Apr 13, 2021

Photo: Arab America By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, April 11, 2021, the significant role of education in enhancing knowledge about the Arab American heritage and identity was discussed. Panelists, Dr. Suzie Abajian, Mohamed Abdel-Kader, Lori Ajlouny, Adel(...)

Banksy Painting Proceeds to Benefit Major Medical Center in Bethlehem

Apr 13, 2021

By: Grace Friar/ Arab America Contributing Writer On July 28, 2020, a trio of paintings, known as a triptych, by the artist(...)

How Elder Care is Changing in the Arab World

Apr 13, 2021

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Age is just a number; at least, that's what a specific counter-culture of modern society has attempted to instill in us, through rebellious deviance from mainstream media and its increasingly obsessive behaviors. While you(...)