As the Christian population dwindles in the Middle East, members of the community from around the world are gathering in Southfield this weekend to discuss how to improve their plight and stabilize their presence. Though born in the Middle East, Christianity there finds itself under siege from religious extremism, war and political instability. Conference organizers … Continued
Sudanese novelist Tayeb Salih, who won fame with his 1966 novel Season of Migration to the North, has died in London, aged about 80. One of the best-known Arabic novelists of the 20th Century, he spent much of his working life in Europe. Salih was a broadcaster for the BBC Arabic Service and worked at … Continued
The honor of your presence is requested at the FIRST EVER Ann Arbor Palestine Film Festival! The festival brings together all genres of film to celebrate and commemorate Palestine. Begin planning your schedules now! Use the program below. More information and directions to all the venues can be found on our website here. OPENING NIGHT! … Continued
Former president Jimmy Carter has come out with a new book about solving the Middle East conflict. “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” (Simon & Schuster) comes more than two years after the publication of “Palestine Peace Not Apartheid” (Simon & Schuster, 2006), which was met with a … Continued
Thousands of Shi’ite Muslims trudged through snow-covered sidewalks in Dearborn Sunday afternoon in a procession to remember the death of a Muslim leader killed in 7th century Iraq. The 2-mile procession featured colorful flags in honor of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Islam’s prophet, religious songs, and cries of “We support you, Oh Hussain.” The … Continued
Unwrap the cultural treasures of the Arab world in this Kennedy Center international festival showcasing the varied cultures of the 22 Arab nations that represent the Arabic-speaking world. From the Arabian Gulf to the Levant to North Africa-this region of the world is the birthplace of human civilization and features extraordinary diversity in geography, traditions, … Continued
The Syrian Consulate in Detroit will host the Al-Farah Choir, the highly acclaimed Choir of Our Lady of Damascus, on Friday, February 27 at the Silver Garden Theatre located at 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield. Over 100 boys and girls from Syria will perform Byzantine, Muslim, and Arab songs. This event begins with a reception … Continued
On June 19-21, 2009, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce, ACCESS, City of Dearborn, and Lebanese American Heritage Club will transform more than a half mile on Warren Avenue in the heart of East Dearborn into the largest Arab international festival in the nation. Arab International Festival The Dearborn Arab International Festival is a family-centered … Continued
The 38th Annual ACCESS Anniversary Dinner will be an exciting evening to remember as we come together to celebrate our 38th year of service, upward mobility, and expansion of horizons. ACCESS is thrilled to present comedian Mo Amer, known for his film Allah Made Me Funny, to open up this special evening bringing community members … Continued
From Our Lady of Damascus Church, Syria, the greater Detroit area hosts the Choir of Joy. Known in Arabic as Joqat al-Farah, the Choir of Joy was founded in 1977 by Father Elias Zehlawi. The choir at that time included 55 children, boys and girls, representing all Christian denominations. Today there are over 100 members … Continued
The Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) recently held its 2008 Spirit of Collaboration Awards & Acknowledgments event. As a member of the Michigan Multicultural Tobacco Prevention Network, ACC was awarded the MCC Spirit of Collaboration Honorable Mention Award. The network was honored for its diligence, initiative, and attitude. Mr. Wali Altahif, coordinator for ACC’s Tobacco Cessation … Continued
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is proud to announce the 6th annual NY Arab-American Comedy Festival will be held May 3-7, 2009 at Comix Comedy Club (www.comixny.com.) This venue is only a few years old and is truly once of the nicest venues for stand up and sketch in NYC. It is located … Continued
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