BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Visitors traveling in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula are often surprised to see men in offices or walking the streets chewing or brushing their teeth with a small stick. Yet, in that part of the world and in the neighboring lands, the miswak, a bacteria-repelling toothbrush has been around since the … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Disney attempted to be courteous of a more developed cultural compass in their recreation of the 1992 film Aladdin. The original film was heavily criticized for whitewashing when white actors were cast to play the role of Arab characters. The original film was also found to be culturally negligent … Continued
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Referred to as a “postage stamp-sized” country, Djibouti is home to a small population of Yemeni Arabs. Some of these Arabs emigrated there many years ago across the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a short distance over the Red Sea. But some Yemenis are of more recent vintage, having recently escaped … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Ramadan and Easter holidays, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious significance for both Christians and Muslims, where they make these cookies only once a year. That ancient cookie is called “Ma’moul”, … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer As the holy month of Ramadan has just ended, people in the Arab World still remember the distinct beats of a drum echo loudly through the streets as dawn approaches. What could confuse those unaccustomed to the sound so early in the morning is actually a wonderful tradition for … Continued
Source: BBC By: Fiona Macdonald 12 April 2019 “What I tried to do is really give people my experience, just to help to explain to the viewer the stuff that was hidden and also the contradictory nature of it all.” From 2009 to 2010, Olivia Arthur photographed women in Saudi Arabia. Some were fully covered … Continued
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun. In 2017 we witnessed plenty of small and bigger victories of popular Arab Americans from various fields. How do Arab Americans make it to the top of the ladder in their career? What stands behind their … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan, Tunis, Mahdia – their very names bring to mind past ages of majesty and splendour. A reminder of Tunisia’s glorious days of yore, they are the legacy of the conquering early Arab armies in their first sweep westward from Egypt. In the 7th century, with only a … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was a revolutionary writer who has written many books that are politically and socially groundbreaking until today. He is considered the world’s best poet and his poems have been used in songs, speeches, and movies. Here are some facts about him that you might not … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you go to any Arab country during Ramadan, you will see bakeries churning out Katayef pancakes by the thousands each day, where people buy them by the kilo. Katayef is the dessert of choice after a late night Iftar or Eid feast. They are spongy little pancakes that … Continued
By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you and around the world can help to open your eyes to other people of other … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is rich in human history and ancient civilizations, which resulted in man-made wonders, indicating productivity and creativity of the people of that region. Other than the popular Great Pyramid of GIZA, in Egypt, here are 10 other jewels that give pride for being Arab ancestors. 1. … Continued
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