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Celebrating National Baklawa Day
Nov 13, 2024
Baklawa with pistachios. Photo source: Pexels. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world's most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts,(...)
Echoes of Al-Andalus: Harmonizing Morocco and Spain
Nov 13, 2024
Moroccan Andalusi Orchestra. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Around 13 kilometers apart lie the borders of Tangier, Morocco, and Sevilla, Spain—marking the gateway to Andalusian culture and the beginning of an extraordinary tale of(...)
The Gentrification of Arab Foods in the U.S.
Nov 13, 2024
Middle Eastern Food. Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer When you walk down the aisles of Whole Foods, Target, and Trader Joes, you may notice the sea of questionable flavored bean concoctions labeled “hummus”. Chocolate(...)
Mohamed Zakariya: American Master of Arabic Script Calligraphy
Nov 13, 2024
Mohamed Zakariya. Courtesy of the author. Source: beautyinsolitude. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard(...)
I am Muslim. I am Arab. I am Canadian
Nov 13, 2024
Image source: Pexels. By: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie - But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my(...)
Egyptian Fish Soup –Shawrabat Samak Misri
Nov 10, 2024
Photo Source: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the early 1960s I made my first visit to Egypt. There, I stepped back into history – the time of the Pharaohs, the pyramids and the Sphinx. It was(...)
Did Arab Americans Make a Difference in the Election?
Nov 6, 2024
Photo: Al Jazeera By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting(...)
The Middle East and the Foundations of Algebra
Nov 6, 2024
Image of Mathematical Papers: Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Many Westerners mistakenly believe that ancient Greeks and thinkers like Descartes were the first to use algebra, but few know that the word "algebra"(...)
What If U.S. Mideast Policy Stays the Same? Key Considerations and Next Steps
Nov 6, 2024
Photos: Wiki Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is(...)
Navigating the Monsoons: Arab Innovations in Indian Ocean Maritime Navigation
Nov 6, 2024
Indian Ocean Monsoon, Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Indian Ocean has long been a hub of marine commerce, connecting diverse cultures and economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. According to(...)
Al Boraq: A Deep Dive into Morocco's High-Speed Train System
Nov 6, 2024
ONCF Al Boraq High Speed Train. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer The nation of Morocco is made up of 67 diverse cities that make the country a spectacle, to say the least. From the(...)
The Kharijites: The First Islamic Sect
Nov 6, 2024
The Battle of Siffin, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Kharijites, the first known Islamic sect, formed after splitting from the followers of the fourth Caliph Ali, who was assassinated by one of their(...)4,375 Results (Page 6 of 365)