By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Weddings are more than just ceremonies—they are monumental events in one’s life. Have you ever wondered how Arabs celebrated their weddings in the nineteenth century? In his autobiography, A Far Journey, Abraham Rihbany provides a unique and detailed firsthand account of Syrian Christian weddings in Greater Syria. … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the last places you might expect to see Arabs is in a place like South America. However, did you know that there’s a substantial Arab population on that continent alone? And not only that, but the country with the highest population of Arabs outside of … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that this groundbreaking publication was bilingual, non-sectarian, and transnational. Its efforts to forge connections and promote … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where visual records of daily life in 19th Century Greater Syria (or Bilad al-Sham) are scarce, autobiographical accounts become indispensable for understanding the period. Abraham Mitrie Rihbany’s A Far Journey stands out as a pioneering work in this context, being the first Arab American … Continued
By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab immigration to the United States has been marked by several distinct waves, each driven by unique socio-economic and political factors. The present article explores the four primary waves of Arab immigration to the United States, emphasizing the early economic migration that occurred in the late 19th and … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer June is Immigrant Heritage Month! This month has continued its annual celebration since its beginning in 2014. The initial initiative was a product of the I Am an Immigrant Foundation, and it exists for the purpose of honoring our Immigrant citizens and heritage. This spotlight is more … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer In the past four decades, many Iraqis searched for a new home. Political turmoil, wars, and financial instability have led, and continue to lead, many Iraqis to leave their country in search of a better, safer life. While many Iraqi immigrants have turbulent stories, the story of … Continued
By: Liz Chidiac/Arab America Contributing Writer I never met my Gido and only knew my Sito during the last few years of her life, well after she had exhausted her legendary activities. Lucky for me and my younger cousins, though, our family got to know them a bit better last week. My grandfather, Joseph Chidiac, … Continued
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