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Tunisia's Arab/Islamic Heritage
May 22, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan, Tunis, Mahdia - their very names bring to mind past ages of majesty and splendour. A reminder of Tunisia's glorious days of yore, they are the legacy of the conquering early Arab(...)
What You Need to Know about Gibran Kahlil Gibran
May 22, 2019
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was a revolutionary writer who has written many books that are politically and socially groundbreaking until today. He is considered the world’s best poet and his poems have been used(...)
Kateyef, the Fancy Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancake
May 22, 2019
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you go to any Arab country during Ramadan, you will see bakeries churning out Katayef pancakes by the thousands each day, where people buy them by the kilo. Katayef is the dessert of(...)
How Trump’s Approach to the Middle East Ignores the Past, the Future, and the Human Condition
May 22, 2019
By: Shibley Telhami President Trump’s son-in-law and top Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, pushed back recently against suggestions that the administration should hold off on its expected “deal of the century” plan for Middle East peace over concerns that it’s likely(...)
7 Easy Ways Americans Can Find the Arab Identity
May 22, 2019
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you(...)
10 Wonders of the Arab World
May 22, 2019
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is rich in human history and ancient civilizations, which resulted in man-made wonders, indicating productivity and creativity of the people of that region. Other than the popular Great Pyramid of GIZA,(...)
Arab Contributions To The Game Of Chess
May 15, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Some have called chess the highest plane of human pleasure; others, an admirable effort of the human mind. Yet, in the past, some religious leaders have condemned it as a sinful type of diversion.(...)
Why are Arab American Students Among the Highest GPA Achievers?
May 15, 2019
Written By Randa Necola/Arab America Contributor Writer As we enter graduation season this May, a higher than the average number of Arab American students will be graduating with high marks from colleges and universities across America. Why is it that?(...)
The Health Benefits of Cinnamon in the Arab American Kitchen
May 15, 2019
By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Cinnamon is one ingredient that can truly take over the aroma of a room. There are many different ways to utilize cinnamon in the Arab American kitchen, but the best way is to incorporate(...)
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Explains Her Comments with NBC Late Night's Seth Meyers
May 15, 2019
Compiled by Arab America During a recent interview with Yahoo News last week, U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI) reiterated her preference for a one-state solution in Israel which was taken out of context by right-wing Republicans who were trying to(...)
10 Good Deeds Anyone Can Do During Ramadan
May 15, 2019
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer The holy month of Ramadan is a time for reflection, self-improvement, and for devotion to worship. But Ramadan is about much more than fasting and prayer; it is also a time to focus on(...)
The Significance of World Keffiyeh Day
May 15, 2019
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian keffiyeh is a black and white checkered scarf that has taken on a significant meaning in the past few decades. Traditionally, the keffiyeh was worn by farmers as a tool for staying cool(...)4,333 Results (Page 232 of 362)