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How Arab Americans Manage Mental Health and Stress during COVID-19
May 6, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Coronavirus pandemic, not only a person's physical health may be affected but also mental health too. Coronavirus has forced civilians to social distance, enforce temporary restrictions/closures on everyday places, and obliged to(...)
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are Expecting a Girl or a Boy?
Apr 30, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer On April 28, 2020, a big revelation took place. The famous 25-year-old model Gigi Hadid is pregnant. The father is one of the famous one direction singers, Zayn Malik. It is a couple that(...)
Over 500 Online Participants Commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month 2020
Apr 29, 2020
Compiled by Arab America On Sunday, April 26th, the Arab America Foundation hosted an unprecedented online commemoration for National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with members of Congress, cultural artists, and members from the Arab American community. The event was(...)
Zooming Ramadan--Practicing the Fasting Pillar of Islam during COVID-19
Apr 29, 2020
Stressful times, including pandemics, have been with us for millennia, but this pandemic of the COVID-19 virus is the first time many of us have experienced such behavior-altering moments. Some may be reminded of the shutdown of 9/11, the austerity(...)
Bridge Between Worlds: A Lebanese Arab American Woman’s Journey
Apr 29, 2020
By: Hala Lababidi Buck/Arab America Contributing Writer In these COVID-19 times, Arab Americans, or for that matter any hyphenated American, is probably concerned about family and friends here in the U.S. and those back in their country of origin.(...)
How Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Arab Immigrants and Non-Immigrants in The US?
Apr 29, 2020
By: Bassel Abdallah/Arab America Contributing Writer COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of American life. Businesses were forced to shut down, schools were closed, and students had to stay home. Many states ended the school year early in anticipation(...)
Ful Mudamas--Fava Beans: Ancient Legume Specialty of the Middle East
Apr 29, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab Arab America Contributing Writer If there is ever a nutritional staple that can get you through tough financial times and food insecurity, it might very well be the overlooked fava bean. During this Covid-19 crisis when market(...)
Travelling to Morocco's Magical Pink Town Of Tafraout
Apr 29, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The rain during the night had freshened the air and we felt relaxed as our bus made its way southward from Agadir, Morocco's top resort, to Tafraout - Morocco's so-called magical pink town. The(...)
Ramadan Kareem: Arab American Muslims Prepare to Observe Ramadan
Apr 22, 2020
This week, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Arab American Muslims will begin the observance of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan marks a time for reflection, cleansing, sacrifice, and charity for the Arab American and Muslim communities. As Muslims are called upon(...)
Bye, bye Hookah, at least for a while
Apr 22, 2020
Hookah smoking is considered to be fun, especially when done in small groups. While waterpipe smoking has a worldwide presence, it is usually associated with Middle Easterners and even more so, Arabs. Here we look at hookah use among Arab(...)
The East-West: The Art of Dialogue
Apr 22, 2020
Shafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, "The East-West: The Art of Dialogue." He is giving an opportunity for(...)
Anchored By Tradition—A Palestinian-American Woman Lawyer Advocates For Social Justice
Apr 22, 2020
Born in Beit Hanina, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, Awatef Assad immigrated to the United States with her family in 1969. After first settling in Dearborn (Little Arabia), the family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1978. Working in her(...)4,333 Results (Page 203 of 362)