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Enjoying Zucchini

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no question that in the vegetable markets of the large North American cities, piles of zucchini give a brilliant tinge to the surrounding products. For the uninitiated, their eye-catching glossy green color is, perhaps, this vegetable’s most appealing drawing card. On the other hand, to ones who … Continued

This Is Why You Should Visit Iraq When You Can

By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis If you were to search “tourism in Iraq” on the web, the number of websites of government agencies, especially of countries in the global north, that advise against traveling to Iraq will overwhelm you. While we recommend that you take those warnings seriously, we also … Continued

Falcons and the Art of Falconry

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No other birds have captivated man since the dawn of history more than falcons, the most regal raptors of the hawk family. Riding the sky with flawless grace, in the eyes of men, a picture postcard of perfection.  Through the centuries, these majestic birds with their dazzling speed and … Continued

Pousadas – Portugal’s Route of History and Gourmet Delight

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer About 5 km (3 mi) from Lisbon, on the road to Sintra, we stopped at the charming pink 18th century Queluz National Palace, called by a number of writers, ‘Portugal’s Versailles’.  Here, amid its splendour, we had our first taste of Portugal’s pousadas – the country’s inns, built in … Continued

Arab America Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Internship Opportunities

Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall/Winter 2022 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August to December (Flexible) Due to the COVID concerns, we are accepting off-site work-at-home applicants. Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on … Continued

Palestinian Cauliflower Fritters

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer With a wide variety of vegetable “nuggets” proliferating in supermarkets, I can’t help but think of the old school, traditional cauliflower fritters of my childhood. These fritters are the Palestinian version of vegetable nuggets, made by hand lovingly by my great Auntie Bahia. The Arabic term for these fritters … Continued

The Near Total Assimilation of Tampico’s Lebanese Community

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While enjoying the luxury of our resort hotel, Club Maeva Miramar, I asked numerous members of the staff if they knew of any Arabs living in Tampico – an important Mexican petroleum port, slowly building up its tourist industry.  Finally, one of the guides asked me, “Are Arabs and … Continued

Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

Essaouira: The Picture Postcard Moroccan City

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A few centuries ago, Portuguese men of war pounding the Moroccan coast with their thundering guns while men stormed ashore to build seacoast citadels in the name of the cross was a common occurrence. Yet, as history proved, conversion to Christianity was not the invaders’ primary purpose.  They came … Continued

Chop an Onion then Figure out What to Cook

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A staple ingredient in cooking since the dawn of civilization, the onion (allium cepa) has been available as a food for thousands of years by all strata of society – from peasant to royalty. It is one of the most adaptable vegetables known to humankind and a great creator … Continued

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