By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer World renowned professional squash player from Egypt, Raneem El Welily, announced her retirement from the sport on June 25. Her 18-year career in squash captured 24 Professional Squash Association titles, including the 2017/2018 PSA World Championships. She was also a member of Egypt’s World Team Championship winning side on … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer History Zar, a dance ritual popular in Egypt, is attributed to have its origins in Ethiopia. The ritual most likely spread beyond the Horn of Africa in the 18th or 19th centuries due to the slave trade and became popular in Egypt as a form of exorcism. Today, zar … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer In the northeast corner of Egypt is the Delta of the Nile, marking the end of the longest river in the world. Emptying into the Mediterranean, the river drops silt onto the banks of the delta, enriching the soil. The delta comes in at 310 miles wide and 500 … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya has been in a gruesome civil war for almost a decade, much of it aided by foreign actors. However, the war has been exacerbated by a local actor, General Haftar, and by regional friction, signified in the existence of two separate governments. Russia, on one side, and Turkey, … Continued
By: MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer Yoga is a mind and body practice that allows an individual to channel their physical abilities and drive for relaxation. Yoga uses a combination of flexible physical poses, enhanced breathing techniques, and meditation. The practice began in south Asia, approximately 5,000 years ago, and it continues to … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt has been tied to the Nile for decades, and some may even say it is the gift of the Nile. Egypt is associated with the river, which supplies it with a long strip of fertile soil extending across the desert. Egyptians fear that the impact of building over … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahmad Shawqi an Egyptian poet born in 1868 in Cairo, Egypt and died on Oct 13, 1932, in Cairo, Egypt. He was a prolific poet with a fine command of rhyme and diction. His work was and still is greatly admired and read by many. His name held prestige … Continued
By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramy Youssef‘s series, “Ramy,” was a big hit! Based in a New Jersey town, the comedian plays a young Egyptian man looking for a place in this world while struggling with his devotion to Islam. In January 2020, Ramy Youssef received the Golden Globe for best actor in a … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally celebrated Father’s … Continued
If you are a music-loving Arab living in the US and you want to discover fresh tunes to listen to at home or on the move, we have got you covered. Egypt’s music scene is a veritable hotbed of Arabic artists. It even boasts its very own category at the BAMA Music Awards. Egyptian Arab … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Rivers and other bodies of water are the source of life and are vital to establishing important civilizations. Rivers also play an important role in the water cycle and provide a vital ecosystem for many plants and animals. Rivers in the Arab World are particularly important due to a … Continued
By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptomania is defined as a general fascination with all things related to Ancient Egypt. Also known as Egyptophilia, the Egyptian Revival, and Egyptianizing, the phenomenon tangles myth and reality to create a nostalgic view of Egypt from over 2 millennia ago. So why are people still interested in a … Continued
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