By Ramzi Gharbi/ Contributing Writer On May 26, 2017 began the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, hence Ramadan is in session! A billion Muslims around the world are practicing the 5 pillars of Islam. There are 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States. That constitutes 1% of America’s population, making it safe to assume … Continued
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer In 1993, Halim Barakat released a book titled The Arab World where he outlined typical trends and normalities in Arab society, culture, and family life. According to Barakat, the father plays the role of the patriarch, a veritable ruler over his family kingdom. “The wife joins his kin group … Continued
By Noura Anwar, Arab America Ambassador Blogger It’s that time of the year when Muslims all over the world observe the ninth month of the Arab Islamic calendar, the holy month of Ramadan. Muslim and Arab Countries might differ in their Ramadan cultural traditions, but two Ramadan items that they have in common is the … Continued
By Christine Shahin Arab America Ambassador Blogger As a little girl growing up in an Arab American culture, my siblings and I enjoyed small snacks of fresh and dried fruits to hold us between meals. My parents bought clear containers of the sweet mosaic of mixed dried fruits and nuts at the local import store; it featured … Continued
By: Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer The current feature film Wonder Woman, a recent addition to most theaters across the world, has been almost unanimously praised. The key word is “almost”, due to Lebanon’s rather particular opinion on the new blockbuster. Citing the Israeli background of lead actress Gal Gadot, Lebanon seeks to ban the major motion … Continued
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Growing old can have its perks especially, in the Arab world. Arab Americans have carried with them this tradition of paying the utmost love, respect, and attention to their elderly relatives. With old age comes a lot of responsibility, including the guidance and monitoring of all roles family members assume … Continued
One restaurant that delivers authentic and delicious Yemeni cuisine is the House of Mandi (بيت المندي), which is located just South of the nation’s capital in Arlington, Virginia.
via GIPHY BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer By now, most people are already aware of the uniqueness of the Arabic language, like the fact that it’s written and read from right to left, and many Latin words have origins in Arabic. It’s the fifth most spoken language in the world, and one of the most difficult … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Arab culture certainly has its quirks. While women are highly respected in Arab American society, mothers will always look at them as baby girls. Because of this, young Arab American women are faced with certain questions that no one else gets. Some are funny, some are strange, and others are just … Continued
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer A substantial amount of cultures make claims or connections to certain foods which are near to their heart. Some claim lamb meat, others affirm that they are the rightful owners of rice. Arabs are no different, placing special importance on the olive. However, the olive is unique in not only its … Continued
BY: Zane Ziebell/Contributing Writer Embrace the warmth and festivity, as Arab hospitality is of the best in the world! Hospitality is built into the fabric of Arab customs and traditions, which is why they are often seen as generous and kind to the people around them. Families often use their generosity towards guests as a … Continued
BY: Christine Shahin/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Author of: Arab Beauty ~ Naturally, and Natural Hair Coloring: How To Use Henna, and other pure herbal pigments for Chemical Free Beauty When I was in Lebanon in 2013, Designer Hijabs adorned state-of-the-art high rise store fronts. These “modest” fashion designs were trail blazing a path four years ago. … Continued
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