By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian cuisine is a rich reflection of the region’s cultural traditions, emphasizing communal dining and the importance of family. Traditional cooking techniques are central to their culinary heritage, such as slow cooking in earthenware pots, marinating meats with aromatic spices, and baking bread in taboon ovens. Each … Continued
By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer While examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach in 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint site near the northern tip of Africa. A team of archaeologists has uncovered the oldest known human footprints in North Africa and the southern Mediterranean. The remarkable 90,000-year-old footprints were discovered by … Continued
By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab American Contributing Writer Introduction: In the dazzling world of Hollywood’s Golden Globes, the red carpet becomes a runway where fashion transcends boundaries and cultural influences take center stage. This year, the spotlight shone brightly on Arab designers, hailing from Lebanon, Bahrain, and the UAE, as they adorned Hollywood’s elite in … Continued
On October 7, the military wing of Hamas conducted an air and ground attack against Israel, taking hostages back into the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government responded with a complete siege on Gaza, stopping deliveries of food, water, electricity and other supplies, and carried out retaliatory air strikes. Breaking Updates Over 1,300 people in Israel and 1,799 people in Gaza have been killed. Between 100 and … Continued
By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Aramaic Aramaic originates from the Arameans, an ethnic group native to Syria and southern Turkey. People spoke Aramaic all throughout the Mesopotamia and Levant region including Assyrians, Babylonians, and Phonecians. Aramaic also served as the official language of the region’s administration for centuries. Old Aramaic … Continued
Photo: FreePik By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer With its unique history and culture, the Arab world is home to a variety of landmarks that are witness to centuries of civilization. The magnificent pyramids of Egypt and the ancient cities of Petra and Palmyra are just two examples of the structures that serve … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer How the Arabic Language is Represented in West Hollywood’s Persistence of Arab Stereotypes From the earliest Hollywood portrayal of Arabs, The Sheik (1921), to oriental’s interpretation of the East in Aladdin (2019), where you’re not sure whether its Indian, Arab or Persian, to America’s beloved t.v series … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Towering over Syria’s largest city of Aleppo is a remarkably preserved medieval castle complex known as the Citadel of Aleppo. Considered to be one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, this fortress was constructed by the Ayyubbids and was later occupied by the Armenians, Greeks, … Continued
By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab American Contributing Writer Photography as a tool For empathy As emotionally intelligent human beings the ability to empathize with one another is essential to treat each other in a manner that is equitable and understanding. Words and stories portray one side but may leave out details that provide the full … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In 2017, the Arab America Foundation began the initiative to have the month of April recognized and celebrated throughout the United States (U.S.) as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The initiative was founded by the Co-Founders of the Arab America Foundation, Warren, and Dr. Amal … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a center for culture, cuisine, and entertainment. It is a cultural neighborhood that honors Singapore’s many ethnic groups. It got its … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued
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