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
Oriental dance is not just a dancer in a sequined costume asking for money while dancing. When people talk about oriental dance, they automatically refer to sensuality, hip-dancing, and undulations. It’s a feminine dance of Egyptian origin. It was developed in the Maghreb and the Near East, which includes many styles such as “Raqs sharqi” … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer While some dramas during the Ramadan season are racing to promote the idea of normalization with Israel, the series “Hares Al-Quds”–Guardian of Jerusalem, traces the biography of the late Archbishop Hilarion Capucci, a Syrian Melkite Christian cleric, born in Aleppo. The series was written by Hassan Youssef and directed by … Continued
By: Kareem al-Sharabi/Arab America Contributing Writer Since COVID-19 was first reported in the United Arab Emirates on January 29, 2020, Arab news outlets and social media circles have evoked the memory of the Plague of Amwas. In 639 AD/18 AH, a plague emerged in the village of Amwas, located 12 kilometers southeast of Ramlah and … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Dearborn, Michigan is one of the largest cities for Arab Americans in the United States. A mix of heritages from the Arab world live in this city. One heritage that is rapidly growing is Yemeni. The Yemeni population in Dearborn has increased in the last several years. Many different … Continued
Picture New York City. What do you see? Do you see the Empire State Building? Or do you picture Central Park? Maybe busy and tourist-filled Times Square? Have you enjoyed dinner in Little Italy? Perhaps you are a New York native, do you see your favorite quaint spots? Regardless of what you pictured, most people … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Maqam al Iraqi Iraqi Maqam is a type of Arab maqam music found in Iraq that is around four-hundred years old. The collection of instruments used in this kind of music, called Al-Chalghi al-Baghdadi, includes a qari’ (vocalist), tabla, santur, jawza, or dunbug/dumbeg, and occasionally, riqq and naqqarat. Moreover, … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer, Emily Devereaux This Christmas season, let’s reflect on Jesus’ life and the historical areas of that far away land. While there is a debate about who is Jesus, still, there is some evidence o His Palestinian heritage. He especially represents Palestinian heritage in many of his teachings and actions. Born … Continued
By John Mason,/Arab America Contributing Writer Angels are not simple. They embody all kinds of purposes and motives, not all coming from “on high.” Angels occur across all three Abrahamic faiths, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Some overlap among the three religions, while others are distinct from each other. What we know about Angels Among the … Continued
By: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer During this Christmas and holiday season 2019, the contagious spirit of peace, love, and joy to world humanity is one of the holiest nights for all supreme worshippers; especially, in the little town of Bethlehem where the Palestinian town has been blocked in by a maze of a … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Mutanabbi is rightfully considered one of the greatest and influential Arabic poets, with works translated into over 20 languages worldwide. Starting to write at the early age of 9, many consider his poems to be a great representation of his life. Among the topics in his art is … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Origins of Thanksgiving Close your eyes. Picture the leaves different shades of red, yellow, and orange, and feel the breeze of late November. The holiday season is about to start with Thanksgiving. What do you picture when you think of Thanksgiving? Many Americans picture a table full of … Continued
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