By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Garlic has always been super popular in the Arab World. Arabs use garlic for both purposes: as a food product, and for medical purposes. Arabs have always been well aware of a large amounts of vitamins in garlic. Additionally, there is also a complex of specific active components found only in … Continued
via GIPHY BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab American kids are keeping their heritage alive by learning a few customs and traditions while growing up. Here are 12 lessons Arab American kids are learning from their parents to help keep them connected to their roots. 1. How to do the dabke 2. Count to ten in … Continued
On Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 pm, Amir ElSaffar brings his Rivers of Sound Orchestra to the University of Michigan, Power Center stage, for a performance that blends aspects of Middle Eastern music with American jazz. Then two nights later, Saffar and members of his group provide live music for classical Indian dance company Ragamala, … Continued
The United Arab Emirates may be best known as a travel destination for tourists looking for luxurious hotel stays in cities such as Dubai (دبي), Abu Dhabi (أبو ظبي), and Sharjah (الشارقة), but one of the most overlooked qualities of the desert nation is its culinary cosmopolitanism.
The seventh annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival (DCPFAF), which celebrates the work of Palestinian artists and filmmakers from around the world, will take place Oct. 5-8 at E Street Cinemas and Studio Theatre. Rounding out robust programming over the past six years, this year’s festival emphasizes the performing arts, exploring the creative potential … Continued
By Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer Families get together for holidays and birthdays and Arab families have specific traditions and habits that they always do together. Here are some of them. 1. EAT, EAT, and Again, EAT!!! Arab American family gatherings focus on food and pushing each other to eat. Between eating at family and … Continued
The 22nd Annual Arabian Sights Film Festival, October 20 – 29, is pleased to announce its selection of diverse and thought-provoking films from the Arab world. Films are American and Washington, DC premieres. All films are screened with English subtitles. WHAT: 22nd Arabian Sights Film Festival WHEN: October 20 – 29, 2017 WHERE: Screenings … Continued
BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/ Contributing Writer Itching for some delicious Arab eats? We have compiled a list of 100 of the highest rated Arab restaurants across the country. Arab Americans have been establishing popular restaurants across the country for decades. As the general American public grows to love Arab food more every year, some eateries … Continued
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Marhaba! My name is Nadine and I am an Arab American mom. I remember a time when I said, “Of course my kids will be fluent in Arabic! We will only speak Arabic at home.” Those were my thoughts seven years ago, when my daughter Alya was nicely sheltered in my … Continued
By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Proverbs are a fabulous way to gain insight into the life of other cultures. Through proverbs, we can see how much common philosophy is shared between cultures. Meanwhile, proverbs demonstrate the uniqueness of one particular culture. Arabic proverbs and aphorisms absorbed wisdom accumulated over the centuries with the experience of dozens … Continued
By Sami Asmar and Amal David/Contributing Writers The Western orchestra is considered the most complex form of music and the top of the pyramid in artistic sophistication. It took centuries to develop in a format based on a large number of performers, each with rigorous training in their particular instrument and carefully selected based on … Continued
By: Weam Namou/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization, is where we find the origins of agriculture, written languages, cities, schools, and libraries. Ancient Mesopotamians helped shape life as we know it today. Their lifestyle was destroyed by wars that continue to cause damage in modern day history; particularly, affecting its descendants of … Continued
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