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What the World Needs Now—Arab Oil, but Gulf States Side with Russia, Capping Output

Apr 27, 2022

Russian President Putin with Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman--Saudi has sided with Russia on keeping oil prices high -- Photo CNBC18.com By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Russia’s unprovoked and massive attack on Ukraine has brought all(...)

Sliman Mansour's Perseverance and Hope

Apr 27, 2022

Perseverance and Hope Art Piece BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The second part of the Sliman Mansour art piece series is the Perseverance and Hope painting. Sliman Mansour Sliman Mansour is a Palestinian painter and artist. He(...)

Cookbook of Baghdad: 10th century

Apr 27, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer “The mere smell of cooking can evoke a whole civilization.”Fernand Braudel ‘Kitab al-Tabikh’ 'Book of Delights,' ancient 10th century cookbook. ‘Kitab al Tabikh’ is an old recipe book dating back to the(...)

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with Healthy Fattoush Salad

Apr 27, 2022

HG7DYG Traditional Arabic fattoush salad on a plate on the table. vertical top view By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer As April has been officially recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, Arab Americans are flooding social media with(...)

Arab American Muslims Welcome Eid al-Fitr

Apr 26, 2022

Saturday evening marks the last day of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month wherein able-bodied Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and abstain from negative behavior, such as gossiping or becoming aggravated with others. On Sunday, May 1st marks the celebration(...)

Ginger: Spice of the Ages

Apr 26, 2022

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, coveted it by Chinese and Indian cooks, ginger, in the last few decades, has become revered in many of the European and North American kitchens. Forming the bases for innumerable dishes, this(...)

What Brought the Age of Enlightenment to Europe?

Apr 25, 2022

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe fell into a deep dark age, where ignorance and illiteracy prevailed. For the longest time, European dynasties struggled both externally and internally to press(...)

Moroccan Playlists You Should Add to Your Spotify Library

Apr 25, 2022

Photo: Spotify Logo By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccans have been taking the music world by storm! Moroccan music is very diverse, you can find everything from traditional Chaabi music which is usually played at special events(...)

Digital Censorship: Bella Hadid & Instagram

Apr 20, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer "I swear to the LordI still can't seeWhy Democracy meansEverybody but me."-Langston Hughes, The Black Man Speaks They know everything about us, and we know nothing about them. In this(...)

Yemeni Shakshouka

Apr 20, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you feeling hungry but not sure what to make. You want to make eggs but not just regular, plain and boring eggs. Try this simple Yemeni breakfast recipe, spiced(...)

Boston-based Egyptian Artist: The Journey and What's To Come for Bayou

Apr 20, 2022

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Who is Bayou? Adham Bayoumi, who goes by “Bayou,” was born in Jeda, Saudi Arabia but grew up in Dubai for most of his life, returning to Egypt in the summers like(...)

Arab American Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter in 2022

Apr 20, 2022

Compiled by Arab America On Sunday, Arab American Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter. Although attendance over the past two years was limited due to the Covid pandemic, attendance is expected to grow at many of the religious ceremonies taking place(...)