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Lapis Lazuli: A Gem from the Arabian Nights

Feb 27, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Lapis Lazuli, its colour often compared to the sky, is a semi-precious stone valued for its brilliant blue tone. Drawing its name from lapis, the Latin word for stone, and the Persian word azul,(...)

Semolina Yogurt Cake with Three Names: Harisseh, Namoura, or Basbousa

Feb 27, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a moist dense cake with the tang of yogurt, a lemony sweetness and a hint of rose. The cake is so popular it goes by three different names all over the Levant. The(...)

Sheldon Adelson's Effect on Trump's Policies

Feb 27, 2019

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of events relating to the Palestine-Israel conflict, there have been ongoing efforts by different groups aiming to minimize the influence of the Israel lobby. What they don’t know though that they’re(...)

Teaching About Islam in Maryland School Upheld by Federal Court

Feb 27, 2019

A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 school year was recently contested by a Christian family in federal court. By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer A history lesson on(...)

Arab American National Museum Appoints New Director

Feb 25, 2019

Following a comprehensive international search, the leadership of ACCESS – the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States – proudly welcomes to their Arab American National Museum (AANM) a new director, Dr. Diana Abouali. At home in both North(...)

Arab American Rami Malek Wins Best Actor Oscar

Feb 24, 2019

History was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Best Actor Award winner was Egyptian-American Rami Malek for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody"--the first Coptic-Egyptian to receive an Oscar. “I am the son of immigrants(...)

Arab Identity--A Mirror of the Ebbs and Flows of Arab Unity

Feb 20, 2019

9 The Arab League of States in action in Cairo. By John Mason/Arab America/Contributing Writer Arab unity was perhaps at its height in the 7th century AD with the inception of the Arab Islamic Empire expansion beyond the Middle East(...)

Going Back in Time with Arab Music: Old is Gold

Feb 20, 2019

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times did you find yourself humming along with Umm-Kulthum’s songs? Or woke up to Fairouz’s morning songs played on the radio? Aren’t they the best companion with a nice hot cup of(...)

Islamic Organizations Fight for Muslim Communities

Feb 20, 2019

Photo by Islamic Relief by Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, an estimated 3.45 million Muslim Americans are living in an environment of hostility, where they are subjected to extremists, hate crimes, and discrimination in their everyday lives. Now more(...)

Delicious Nuts and the Health Benefits Arab Americans Adore

Feb 20, 2019

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer You can hardly find any Arab kitchen that doesn't serve or contain any form of nuts which have many uses. Arab Americans include nuts in main dishes, desserts, and even as a quick healthy(...)

It’s all About the Benjamins Baby

Feb 20, 2019

By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump's sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence(...)

Andalusia's Crowning Glory - The Great Mosque of Cordoba

Feb 20, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba. Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its(...)