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Go topBy: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria, the largest country in Africa, boasts a rich and diverse architectural heritage that reflects centuries of cultural fusion, geographical variation, and historical transformation. From the sun-baked kasbahs of the north to the earthen ksour of the Sahara, traditional Algerian architecture is a living testament to … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans and Middle Eastern Americans maintain a distinct and frequently misunderstood position in American society. The general public may mix terminology such as Arab, Muslim, or Persian. However, these identities are separate, with significant historical, cultural, and religious roots. Fayzeh Abou Ardat, an Arab America contributing writer, … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In April of 1959, the Lebanese capital of Beirut welcomed a musical legend whose visit would resonate for decades. Louis Armstrong, the renowned trumpeter and vocalist known worldwide as “Satchmo,” brought his distinctive brand of jazz to a city eager for cultural connections. More than just … Continued
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By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks of the medieval Muslim conquests of Europe, they might first think of the Ottoman invasions of southern and eastern Europe in the 14th century. However, another far earlier example of this can be seen on the Iberian Peninsula – and their territories there existed … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Iraq stood on the brink of transformation. Flush with newfound oil wealth, the Iraqi government under King Faisal II embarked on a grand modernization effort aimed at reshaping Baghdad into a global cultural hub. One of the most ambitious – but ultimately … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can be traced back to modern-day … Continued
REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington DC (June 10, 2025): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Empowerment Summit to be held, on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ. “The CONNECT Empowerment Summit is more than an … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia is among the Gulf states that are bringing forth a new era of music to the region. American metal and rock bands are performing in Gulf countries, some for the first time. Bands including Guns N’ Roses, Smashing Pumpkins, and Metallica are performing in the … Continued
By: Katie Beason / Arab American Contributing Writer This May, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that the institution is returning three artifacts stolen from Iraq to the custody of the Iraqi people. This announcement came in partnership with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit, which included these three Iraqi artefacts amongst the more … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years; and all throughout this time he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. But because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress … Continued
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