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Go topBy: Grace Friar/Arab America Contributing Writer To the average listener, Arab music strikes an exotic and often disharmonious tone due to a difference in the structure and lack of popularity. Much of the music we hear today is based on Western European traditions of harmony, theory, and structure, but Arab music follows a distinct path … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum “Oh ‘ud! If it was not for consolation, I wouldn’t have touched thee, that I declare. To my heart , I wouldn’t have pressed you, And none would’ve heard my songs anywhere.” The first time that I became interested in the ‘ud (often spelled oud), the Arab musical instrument par excellence, was … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child growing up in the United States, there were very few Middle Eastern restaurants, except for a couple of good-quality falafel shops. Hummus wasn’t even considered cool then, just some creamy beige paste my parents slathered on my pita sandwiches to the shock and horror of my … Continued
By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida witnessed history this past weekend as Toni Breidinger became the first female Arab American race car driver for NASCAR. Breidinger’s achievement continues to help break the so-called ‘glass ceiling’ for all women, but specifically, those of Arab American descent because it … Continued
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer We’ve all been there. You just graduated college, still unsure of what to do with your degree. Maybe you’re sick of your 9-5 desk job and need a chance to explore the world while you still can. You’ve been itching to travel and immerse yourself in a new culture. … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Referred to as the father of modern optics, he made significant contributions to the principles of optics and visual perception in particular. His most influential work is titled “Book of Optics” during 1011–1021, which survived … Continued
By: Amana Tashfee/ Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian-Greek Relations Ever wondered about the relationship between Egypt and Greece? These are two very different countries that share a similarly rich history. Egypt and Greek relations date all the way back to 600 BC when the Greeks often toured Egypt. The two countries shared historical ties and … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what is now present-day Lebanon. They settled in cities such as Boston and New York. Who … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Due to the shared history of trade relations, travelling and Ottoman influence, a number of Arabic recipes spread from mouth to mouth beyond the borders of the Arab world to Europe, influencing the most the Slavic countries from Eastern Europe. As a Bulgarian, a culture which was influenced … Continued
BY: Adriana Murray/Arab America Contributing Writer Desserts have become the star dish during a meal, moving the main course to the sideline. They garner so much of our love and attention that they’ve received their own special day. October 14 is National Dessert Day, so indulge in your sweet tooth today because sugary sweets will … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Since the dawn of recorded history, broad beans, also known as fava, vicia, Windsor, English dwarf or horse beans have been grown in western Asia and North Africa. From there, through the centuries, they have spread to every corner of the globe. However, in the 1920s, during our homesteading days, in … Continued
Last week, February 1-5, the Arab America Foundation hosted 29 speakers who came together for the Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit. 350 online registrants connected throughout the five-day summit in addition to coverage in the Arab World and other regions via Al Jazeera’s Mubasher/Live broadcast channel. The Summit explored Arab American unity and identity with … Continued
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