BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer In the U.S. today, health departments urge Americans left and right to avoid consuming raw meat, but the Lebanese community is scoffing off those warnings for the delicious kibbeh nayeh. Raw kibbeh, known as kibbeh nayeh, is the quintessential Lebanese dish appearing at all holiday feasts. It consists of … Continued
By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As the new year (and a new decade!) draws near, this is a natural opportunity to look back on the events, moments, and policies of 2019 that shaped Arab America. From groundbreaking new television shows to heart-wrenching political moments at home and abroad, this year has played a pivotal … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer This time of year can be festive and stressful simultaneously, where long lines, traffic, and aggressive shopping cart pushers can intermix with holiday parties, sparkling lights, and jolly Santas. One way to bring sanity to your day amidst this melee is by baking goodies to give to the ones … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/ Arab America Contributing Writer The cool morning air was invigorating as we left Homs – the Emesa of the Romans – driving westward on an excellent four-lane highway. We had spent a day in this ancient town touring its historic places of worship. The sites where we tarried most were the mosque … Continued
By John Mason,/Arab America Contributing Writer Angels are not simple. They embody all kinds of purposes and motives, not all coming from “on high.” Angels occur across all three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Some overlap among the three religions, while others are distinct from each other. What we know about Angels Among the … Continued
By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer During this Christmas and holiday season 2019, the contagious spirit of peace, love, and joy to world humanity is one of the holiest nights for all supreme worshippers; especially, in the little town of Bethlehem where the Palestinian town has been blocked in by a maze of a … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times have most of us looked forward to Christmas dinner and, after the feasting, regretted our overindulgence? Bloated with turkey and other rich foods, it usually takes us a number of days to get back to normal. In the meantime, we often suffer the discomfort of overeating … Continued
Before the age of refrigeration, pickling was a common form of food preservation. There is evidence of pickling in Ancient Mesopotamia, circa 2400 BC. This preservation method is still used in some parts of the Arab world today. While this is typically a method to gear up for the winter and preserve food, it has … Continued
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is known to its residents, visitors, and enthusiasts to be a region that fancies celebrations, such as Christmas. We search for any occasion to commemorate. But with more of them, the art of gift giving thrives and the hunt for the best gift starts … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The year of 2019 has been one of many historical firsts for the 41st edition of the Cairo International Film Festival. As not only the region’s oldest and largest annual film festival but also the only internationally accredited one in the Middle East and Africa, the CIFF has a … Continued
Every December 4th, for the past 2000 years, Arab Catholic and Orthodox Christians have celebrated the Feast of Santa Barbara with this very special porridge, full of toppings like pomegranate seeds, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts. Cookbook author Blanche and her mother Vera share this ancient recipe, Burburrah! By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Every … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most sought-after meccas by today’s international tourist, Benidorm has become a byword for those seeking sun and sand. The most flourishing center of tourism on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, it offers the visitor everything from relaxation to scenery and excitement. Its endless skyscrapers huddling even closer … Continued
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