By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer One may think that Portugal is one of those countries which have been only influenced by Spain because of its close proximity. However, that is not entirely true. Portugal, although it may not be visible, it still has a rich Arab history that lies hidden beneath the cracks. Architecture, … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer I truly miss my grandfather, or “sido.” He taught me to appreciate farmers’ markets and was the type of man to wear a three-piece suit every day, strike up conversations with strangers and then charm them with his sense of humor. He made friends with people he met on … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Levant has been the world’s ‘swing’ of art, especially poetry and literature. Many Arab writers and poets have been inspired by their life in that region and the social structure, using their words to fight injustice and build a better world. Here are a few of the … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer On my return trip to Canada on the ship bringing back Canadian soldiers after the second world war, I chummed with a fellow-colleague who happened to be of Scottish origin. One day while on the ship we began discussing the foods of the world and our choice of the … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Garlic has been growing in popularity, despite its already widespread uses. Garlic is used in kitchens and in medicine, with more people taking garlic supplements than ever to reap the benefits of this food. However, garlic is understood as the secret weapon in some Arab foods! Some recipes … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer From the desert they came – men filled with religious zeal and riding under banners inscribed with the motto “There is no god but God and Muhammad is His messenger”. After establishing the Middle East and North Africa as the foundation of their new Arab/Islamic Empire, the Arabs, in … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The year 2020 has begun, and Arab Americans should focus on an action plan, and here are some suggested ideas, as explained by Arab America contributing writer, Ala Abed-Rabbo, on how to spend one’s free time! Study English and Invest in Education English is a global language and is … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The hot Saskatchewan July wind made us uncomfortable as my brother and I went searching for wood scraps in the surrounding treeless prairie land. This was an important yearly task for us children in the age-old method of producing our yearly supply of burghul. We had to find enough … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The word “malfouf” in Arabic means both “cabbage” and “rolled.” So in Arab culture, cooks must have felt that it was only natural to roll up the cabbage around rice, and the popular dish malfouf was born. Stuffed cabbage leaves are popular in so many countries, from Russia to … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Moroccan Traditional Thobes The beauty of traditional Arab attire is a foremost trait, especially in the North African Arab countries, such as Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. Morocco, located, (see map below), in the extreme northwestern part in Africa, lies in the Sahara Desert and is an area where the climate … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and their Home Guests The Arab householders express a generous welcome through their efforts to make sure that guests feel comfortable and “at home.” Lavish hospitality is one that is not only commendable but also believed as a sacred obligation to Arabs and Arab Americans. Arab kindness and … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer The Arabic language is the youngest of Semitic idioms which include Aramaic, the Assyro-Babylonian tongues, Ethiopic, Hebrew and South Arabic like Sabean and Himyaritic. However, it is the nearest to the original archetype, ‘Ursemitisch’, from which all these tongues are derived. Arabic, as we know it today, developed from the language … Continued
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