BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer It had been some years back, but I had never forgotten that entrancing flamenco evening in the Santa Cruz district of old Seville. The voice of the male singer seemed to hypnotize his audience into a state of ecstasy. Impressive in his traditional black suit, ruffled shirt and high-heeled boots, his penetrating … Continued
October 13, 2015–With his directorial debut THEEB, Naji Abu Nowar impressed international audiences and brought a taste of Jordanian cinema to the world. Featured in film festivals from over 20 countries, THEEB has won numerous awards, including Best Director at Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti (New Horizons) competition; the Jury Prize for Best Cinematography and Artistic … Continued
By Aya Ibrahim, for the We Are Not Numbers project “Everybody has a country to live in, except us; we have a country that lives in us.” This is how our honored guest started his speech at the recent graduation ceremony for ULYP (Unite Lebanon Youth Project). Frankly, I am not a very good listener during speeches, but … Continued
When you think of West Virginia, what pops into your mind? Beautiful mountains, college cities, and outdoor recreation are what most imagine. What would you say if I told you that the state is also home to several talented Middle Eastern dance performers and troupes? It’s true! In almost every larger city, there is a … Continued
Being an Arab American has many advantages and disadvantages. If you were born and raised with typical American principles but have a traditional Arabic family, gatherings and holidays can be pretty confusing. Am I allowed to eat this? What if I’m not hungry? Here is your guide to cultural norms when it comes to dinner … Continued
Kousa is a prolific summer plant, just like zucchini, only Lebanese kousa is a light green variety similar to Mexican squash, which is also light in color. Lebanese kousa is favored because of the tender marrow without large seeds that is perfect for stuffing either with our Lenten, vegan stuffing, or with traditional lamb and … Continued
Washington DC (September 8, 2015)–Today, United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) announced master oudist Simon Shaheen and the Qantara Ensemble will perform a benefit concert for the children of Gaza on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 (7:00 pm) at Ss. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 Proceeds from the concert will … Continued
Dr. Hadia Attar discusses her role impacting Arabic language instruction with Arab America’s Dr. Amal David BY: Adrian Tafesh/Contributing Writer Tamer Ashraf, 48, of Springfield, VA understands the frustration of being an Arab-American who is unable to speak Arabic, or pass it on to his children. “It didn’t really start to bother me until I took … Continued
purslane—baqle—picked and washed for salad © linda dalal sawaya 2015 Purslane, is an internationally common, succulent weed originating in India, known in Arabic as baqle or berbeen in Iraq, as my dear Iraqi friend Aseel tells me. It contains more Omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid) than any other leafy vegetable plant making it a superfood: … Continued
It’s that time of year again where every weekend has a wedding or celebration, and as an Arab American that can only mean one thing- time to dabke! Here is a quick history of what the folk dance is all about and some tips to prevent you from feeling embarrassed on the dance floor. HISTORY … Continued
CALIFORNIA Ramadan of Hope: Agoon Foundation with Imam Suhaib Webb July 3, 2015: Ramadan Of Hope is a fundraising Iftar for Agoon Foundation. Imam Suhaib Webb will be keynote speaker. MCA Grand Qiyam with Imam Suhaib and Yasmin Mugahed July 4th, 2015: This year our panelist will be two of the very well-known Muslim … Continued
grapevines in my garden © linda dalal sawaya 2015 It’s Time to Pick and Roll Grape Leaves Right now the grapevines in my garden are ready—not with fruit, but with fresh, young, tender leaves—to pick and use now or to freeze for later use for making stuffed grape leaves. Instead of using purchased grape leaves … Continued
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