On Monday, June 26, 2017 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) weighed in on the two temporary restraining orders which previously blocked Trump’s Executive Order implementing “Muslim Ban 2.0.” The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the full case in October 2017, but the Order released on June 26 made some changes to … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer As the fourth of July draws closer our doorsteps, windows, cars, and other such things become adorned with American flags and symbols of our love for the United States. So in keeping with the patriotic fervor the holiday brings, we take a day to recognize how Arab contributions have impacted … Continued
By Daniel Gil/Contributing Writer On a scorchingly hot Wednesday in Washington, DC, people stroll through Dupont Circle and stop to read signs surrounded by flowers memorializing a teen killed over the weekend. Seventeen year old Nabra Hassanen was reportedly murdered Sunday morning while walking from a mosque in Sterling, VA with a group of friends … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The memorial vigil in Dupont Circle of a teenager found dead in Fairfax County, V.A. over the weekend was set on fire Wednesday, according to fire officials in Washington, D.C. Officials responded to a fire at around 8:30 am local time to the charred remains of the memorial following the … Continued
By Ramzi Gharbi/ Contributing Writer On May 26, 2017 began the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, hence Ramadan is in session! A billion Muslims around the world are practicing the 5 pillars of Islam. There are 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States. That constitutes 1% of America’s population, making it safe to assume … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer In 1993, Halim Barakat released a book titled The Arab World where he outlined typical trends and normalities in Arab society, culture, and family life. According to Barakat, the father plays the role of the patriarch, a veritable ruler over his family kingdom. “The wife joins his kin group … Continued
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer In addition to the world’s largest tower and increasing tourist population, Dubai now has something else to add to its résumé: the world’s first robotic police officer. Projections indicate that robotic cops will make up 25 percent of the Dubai police force by 2030. The development of Dubai’s robocop reflects … Continued
One restaurant that delivers authentic and delicious Yemeni cuisine is the House of Mandi (بيت المندي), which is located just South of the nation’s capital in Arlington, Virginia.
BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger Over the years, so much emphasis has been placed on what divides and separates the Arab world, people have forgotten the beautiful threads that stich them together. One thread that connects the Arab world is its language. Although the Arab world is comprised mostly of countries from the religiously and ethnically diverse … Continued
Not getting married? No problem, these songs will make you move BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Springtime is the most favored season for Arab American weddings. They love the season and all that come with it. Arab weddings are a lot of fun: great food, exciting Arab music, much dancing, and hundreds of guests dressed … Continued
BY: Anas Mohammed-Ali Alfarra/ Ambassador Blogger As with many Palestinians, my life has been a series of international moves to and from Palestine—for me, in particular, Gaza—inspired by hopes and fears, and always influenced by the fluctuating realities of the Israeli occupation. I was born in Egypt. Then we moved to Saudi Arabia, and then … Continued
Compiled by Arab America Two prominent Christian leaders, Gregory Lahham III, former Melkite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Alexandria and Jerusalem, and Archbishop Theodosios of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, more commonly known as Archbishop Atallah Hanna, began hunger strikes this week in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners striking in Israeli … Continued
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