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Omani Kummah and its Long-Lasting Tradition of Women Weavers
Oct 4, 2023
Omanis (Nationals of Oman) wearing their differently designed Kummahs. By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer What is a Kummah, its importance, and where is it worn? In the old souq Omani men flaunt their kummah, a traditional cap,(...)
Rediscovering Roots: Exploring Arab American Genealogy and Heritage
Oct 4, 2023
Photo Credits: AAA By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Genealogy is the history of your family. It’s how the lines of your ancestors and their descendants are traced. Genealogists essentially extract the DNA from a tube and(...)
Fusion of Western and Arab Weddings
Oct 4, 2023
Arab Wedding Entry. Photo: Iconic Films By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world characterized by globalization and the increasing movement of people across borders, the fusion of cultures has become a more recurring phenomenon. This has(...)
Finding a Balance: Heritage and Development of Landmarks in the Arab World
Oct 4, 2023
Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer With its unique history and culture, the Arab world is home to a variety of landmarks that are witness to centuries of civilization. The magnificent pyramids of Egypt and the(...)
Etymological Exploration: The Indigenous Language of North Africa, Tamazight
Oct 4, 2023
Berber flag. Credit: Wiki Commons By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Tamazight Language Tamazight derives from the Afroasiatic language family, indigenous to the North African region. Over 14 million people in Morocco and nearly 7 million people in(...)
Ahmed Al-Kadri--Yemeni American Comedian, to Perform at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023
Oct 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 3, 2023) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Yemeni American comedian, Ahmed Al-Kadri, has been confirmed to perform at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Friday evening, November(...)
A Step in the Right Direction: U.S. Census Bureau Release Reveals Important Information on the Arab American Community
Sep 27, 2023
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer On September 21, 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau released the Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed DHC-A), which revealed that 3.5 million Americans reported being Middle Eastern and North African(...)
Simon Shaheen--Composer, Oud, and Violin Virtuoso, to Perform at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2023
Sep 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., September 27, 2023) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation, has been confirmed to perform at(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America: Ayman Mohyeldin
Sep 27, 2023
Mohyeldin -- Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the fifteenth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, academia, and politics, among other(...)
Walled Off: A 2023 Documentary Directed by Activists including Anwar Hadid, Roger Waters and Kweku Mandela
Sep 27, 2023
Photo Credits: Walled Off 2023 - Vin Arfuso By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Incentive Taking its name after Bansky’s hotel in Bethlehem, the documentary “Walled Off'' tells the candid story of what it’s like to live(...)
The Significance of Arab Coffee: A Tradition that Brews Hospitality and Heritage
Sep 27, 2023
Arab Coffee. Photo: Wikimedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, serving Arab coffee is a time-honored tradition that goes beyond mere beverage consumption. This custom is steeped in history and deep-rooted cultural values, and(...)
Etymological Exploration: The Archaic Arabic Language, Safaitic
Sep 27, 2023
Rock containing Safaitic script in the British Museum. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Safaitic Language The Safaitic language derives from various South Semitic scripts used by Arabs in southern Syria and northern Jordan’s Harrah(...)4,333 Results (Page 46 of 362)