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Recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month Goes Mainstream!

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer National Arab American Heritage Month has gone mainstream given that there are now hundreds of public figures, organizations, businesses, educational institutions, local and state governments, and individuals who are celebrating the occasion! The National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) initiative was launched in 2017 by Arab America … Continued

Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2022

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-six state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, school boards, and county executives across the country. Additionally, we have received … Continued

Jabir Ibn Hayyan: The Father of Chemistry

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū Mūsā Jābir ibn Hayyān is the author of an enormous number and variety of works in Arabic, often called the Jabirian corpus. The scope of the corpus is vast and diverse, covering a wide range of topics, including alchemy, cosmology, numerology, astrology, medicine, magic, mysticism, and philosophy. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees for 2022

  For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 23, 2022): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously (without identification of name or ethnicity). The awardees are Ibrahim Ahmad, George Azar, Omar … Continued

Arab Americans Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 16, 2022 –During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special … Continued

The Beauty of Luxor

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of Egypt, you probably think of the Great Pyramids and Cairo. However, there is more to the Ancient Egyptian archaeological sites than the pyramids in Cairo. One of these places is Luxor, which is a smaller city in southern Egypt. But after the revolution in Egypt … Continued

11 Fun Facts About Libya You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya is an incredible country with a long history. Despite the current conflicts, the country is a beautiful place with a rich culture. Libyans are known for being warm and welcoming, with hospitality being very important in Libyan culture. There are so many facts about Libya that make the … Continued

Gaza Under the World

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer    Gaza, also referred to as Gaza City, is a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip. Inhabited since at least the 15th century BC, Gaza has been dominated by several different peoples and empires throughout its history. In Semitic languages, the meaning of the city name is fierce … Continued

Illinois Arab Americans Will Now Be Counted When Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued

12 Fun Facts About Algeria You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Although they may share a common language and religion, each country in the Arab world is unique. Between different histories, heritage, and even things that we think of as small, like weather, the Arab world and the countries in it are incredibly special. Algeria, known for having a large … Continued

12 Fun Facts About Tunisia You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia is known by many people as the country that started the Arab Spring or its ancient Roman ruins, but there’s so much more to the country than that. The beautiful Tunisian coast attracts a lot of tourists, in addition to its beautiful buildings and museums. Beyond that, Tunisia … Continued

Cuisine of Comoros

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Comoros is a nation of islands, and it is also the only country in the Arab League that is in the Southern Hemisphere. Comoros has beautiful tourist sites, lots of interesting histories, and cultures behind it, but did you know because of its multicultural heritage, it … Continued

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