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Iconic Movie Locations From the Arab World

Apr 3, 2021

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer It's safe to say that movies have become a staple part of society. Maybe you've seen a movie and thought - hey! That place looks familiar! There are a number of iconic movies filmed(...)

Nasir al-Din Tusi: The Creator of Trigonometry

Apr 2, 2021

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Tūsī, better known as Nasir al-Din Tusi was a polymath, architect, philosopher, physician, scientist, and theologian. One of the greatest scientists of Islam, he is(...)

What do all The Arab Flags Represent?

Apr 2, 2021

By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer Flags continue to hold significance in the political and social aspects of public life in the Arab world. Below are the 22 Arab recognized Arab country’s flags. Each flag's color, symbol, and design(...)

Why Has The Arab League Struggled to Succeed?

Apr 1, 2021

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945 to strengthen ties between the Arab states as well as provide an international body for coordinating military, economic, social, health, and cultural matters between the(...)

Top 7 Arab Cinematic Classics

Apr 1, 2021

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Movie making in the Arab countries is an old and established art form that is continuing to grow. From romantic comedies to historical dramas, many of these movies have been colelcting number of(...)

East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah—Neo-Colonialism at its Worst

Mar 31, 2021

Photo electronicintifada By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Sheikh Jarrah, a community in East Jerusalem, has been home to Palestinian Arabs literally over centuries. Recently, Jewish settlers have used Israeli law to evict them from their community. This situation(...)

Healthy Middle Eastern Lenten Foods

Mar 31, 2021

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor To the eastern Christian, Easter is the most important part of the year. When this time approaches, the women of the households, especially those of wealthy families, prepare for Lent. They drastically change their daily(...)

Arab Americans Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2021

Mar 31, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 31, 2021 – During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation, formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school(...)

Entrepreneurship in Palestine: A Sustainable Way To Give Back To the Homeland

Mar 31, 2021

Palestine Flag. Source: Global Entrepreneurship Palestine. By Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinians living outside of Palestine feel an everlasting connection to their homeland. Yet, there are not many ways to express it proactively. This article features an interview from(...)

Moroccan Fish with Chermoula Sauce

Mar 31, 2021

Photo Credit: Blanche Shaheen By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child. my mother educated me on the different cultures of the world through the exposure of various global dishes she would make in her humble little kitchen. She(...)

130 Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2021

Mar 30, 2021

The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2021. Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, and county(...)

Top 10 Arabian Dishes for the Summer

Mar 30, 2021

By: Nana Osei/ Arab America Contributing Editor Arabian food is some of the most delicious and diverse food on earth. Also, there is even food for events and seasons. I'll be giving you the top ten Arabian dishes to indulge(...)