By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most notable phrases you could hear in any Arab country is “Alhamdulillah” which essentially translates to “thank god.” However, this phrase is used differently than simply thanking god. It is customary that whenever someone asks you “how are you?” you reply with “Alhamdulillah” essentially thanking god … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When Idriss I, the great-grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in the 8th century, established a Moroccan royal dynasty, little did he know that his kingdom would continue on until our times. Yet, even though his realm, in the subsequent centuries, was ruled by half a dozen other dynasties, Morocco … Continued
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer As the world gets increasingly international, globalized, and inevitably ridden with mass migrations due to myriad crises, we come face to face with an array of issues. Despite perhaps being caused by economic and political factors, the relationships built outside one’s home country are inherently different … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer The first time I was introduced to the folklore of Morocco was by way of North American television. After showing country scenes of great breathtaking beauty and others of haunting architecture, the narrator came to the epitome of his travelogue, a festival held in Marrakesh, … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the belief that Egyptian culture is bound by oppression and Egyptian women would never stand a chance in acquiring the same success, there are female figures that changed not only these beliefs, but also the whole Egyptian society through their activism. These are the women who … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Time and time again, nutritionists advocate eating the diet of our grandparents, basically a diet of unprocessed and whole foods. Nutritionists also advocate the Mediterranean diet in particular, which is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. But what exactly made up … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing writer Did the Arabs have a hand in the formation of the world-renowned French cuisine? The very idea is, I am sure, preposterous to the majority of those enamored with the cooking of Napoleon’s land. Yet, the Arabs did contribute a part of their culinary taste to the French kitchen. … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the difficult relationship between the Arab world and the Western cinema, the Arab world has long been a preferred location for many Hollywood productions due to its attractive and unique nature, beautiful landscapes, and breath-taking cities. Here are few of the most famous Hollywood Arab movies shot … Continued
Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: January-April 2020 (4 Months) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: Writing content on the identity and culture of Arab Americans and other major issues that impact them Posting original and aggregated content to Arab America’s digital … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America contributing writer Middle Eastern food is, without a doubt, never boring. Who knew that a culture with such rich and colorful foods would fail to survive without…seeds? That’s right. Arabs are the number one consumers of nuts and seeds; whether it’s in their food or served by itself as a snack. … Continued
Sponsored Post Dubai is a large city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is home to more than 4.1 million people and a large number of businesses. It was reported in 2015 that more than 14.2 million people visited Dubai. The number of visitors increased to more than 14.8 million in 2016. Many of … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer In the past years, it was a rarity to see an Arab movie submission to the Academy Awards. However, in recent times, more regional movies are submitted than ever before. The Arab region’s cinema is flourishing and more and more directors take the ‘wave’, producing a number of Arab … Continued
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