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Levant
The Culinary Diversity of the Levant: Comparing Traditional Dishes Across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine the Levant not just as a geographical region, but also as a vast kitchen where each country prepares its own interpretation of its shared tradition. The Levant extends over the eastern Mediterranean and includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Arab America Contributing Writer, Rania Basria explores … Continued
The Three Faces of Mansaf: A Culinary Reflection of Jordanian and Palestinian Lifestyles
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
A Glimpse into 19th-Century Syrian Christian Weddings
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
“Those Who Hide the Sun”: Hani Al-Najjar’s Experiment from Detroit to Boston Redefines Knowledge
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
Portrait of 19th-Century Villages in Greater Syria in Rihbany’s Autobiography
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
Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued
Chickpeas and Checkpoints: Hummus in the Shadow of Arab-Israeli War
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued
A Brief History of the Aleppo Citadel
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
Coffee Around the Arab World
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee has always had a unique place in the Arab World, where it can be found in plenty of coffee shops and residences. The beverage is derived from coffee plant seeds, which originated in the Horn of Africa and spread to the rest of the globe through … Continued
June 27th is World Arak Day
The first-ever World Arak Day is finally here! Every June 27th beginning this year will mark a day of celebration for the culture, heritage, and future of the Levant’s oldest and most beloved spirit – Arak. Steeped in history, arak evolved from the Arab invention of alembic distillation in the 9th Century. Centuries later, it … Continued
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