By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer While varied in cultural traditions, almost all people in the Arab World and elsewhere can’t hold back celebrations for newborn babies. Today’s traditional ceremonies are rooted in religious beliefs, and in some cases, they have even become integrated with cultural practices. The values reflected in newborns’ celebrations … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day in Toronto – Canada’s world-renowned cosmopolitan city. It was the opening song of an evening … Continued
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a beautiful, colorful, and diverse country. Its beauty stems from its mountain ranges, ancient cities, deserts, and most importantly, amazing food. The multi-layered dishes and robust flavors of Moroccan cuisine make traveling to Morocco #1 on your bucket list. Morocco, located in the Northwest region of Africa, … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ask any Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian or any Arab for that matter what their favorite dessert is, and they will most likely say without hesitation “Kanafeh!” Most people in the western world might scratch their heads and say..”huh, what is it?” Kanafeh is a legendary dessert with a cult-like following–any … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer All around, tattoos of every shape and size greet the eye each day. What was once a rarity reserved for the bikers and sailors of society, tattoos are now acceptable, if not, must-have in our time. The tattoo-frenzy of the 21st century required multiple sources of inspiration to keep … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer When it comes to hospitality, Arabs are well-known for being masters in the art of welcoming. Historically, the origins of this behavior stem from the willingness to house and feed rogue desert travelers who passed through town. The ultimate goal of Arab hospitality is to honor a guest and … Continued
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Few animals serve as useful to mankind as the camel does; an animal which has long been associated with the Arab world. In fact, a trip there is not complete without an authentic and exciting camel ride through the desert. Arabian camels are unique in that they have one … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The January wind was biting cold as I trudged through a blinding Toronto snow storm on my way to a travel agency. My fingers and toes were beginning to become numb, yet, I hardly felt the cold for my mind was on a journey I had been planning for … Continued
The history of cultural integration in this country is conflicted, marred by decades of struggle and oppression that continue today. In celebrating its independence, America must also take time to recognize the people that have fought for their right to live freely in this country, and have in the process contributed greatly to its cultural heritage. Arab-Americans have every right to take pride in the American identity they have helped to create.
By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer In the match that took place on Friday of June 21, the African Cup kicked it off, with one of the most anticipated games to start things off. Egypt vs. Zimbabwe was the first game to start the leagues series between the other major … Continued
“And the Lord said unto Cain, where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? And He said, What hast thou done? The voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto Me from the ground.” (Genesis 4:9) By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer So it is written in the … Continued
By Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer It is devastating to see all the destruction war can do, especially in major historical sites in the Arab World, most recently, Iraq. The fundamental importance of cultural heritage as an expression of one’s identity is on the brink of being abolished in areas of the world. The value … Continued
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