Shafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, “The East-West: The Art of Dialogue.” He is giving an opportunity for young emerging leaders, like you, to build bridges between the East and the West; specifically between … Continued
Born in Beit Hanina, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, Awatef Assad immigrated to the United States with her family in 1969. After first settling in Dearborn (Little Arabia), the family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1978. Working in her family’s businesses, Awatef looked for ways to help her family succeed in their adopted home … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was exhausted as I laboured up the last few steps of La Giralda – Seville’s most outstanding monument. A steeple of Spain’s most massive cathedral, that is the third largest in the world, it has been for centuries a mecca, drawing countless travellers. For over 770 years, along … Continued
By: Terry Ahwal/Arab America Contributing Writer The small, invisible, and mysterious Coronavirus pandemic has and continues to rule the world. Some world leaders knew about the virus but delayed preparing for and warning the public about this deadly enemy. Today, this malignant and malicious Covid19 virus is affecting every aspect of our lives. Most of … 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
REGISTER HERE Be a part of history as we commemorate the Arab American heritage and identity, meet notable Arab Americans, and public officials. On Sunday, April 26th, 5-6pm ET, join us for this special online event as we commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM ) from the nation’s capital. The admission to this event … Continued
Compiled by Arab America Arab America wishes all Orthodox celebrating a blessed Easter which is the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to Christian scripture, Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead on the third day of his crucifixion. Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Sunday, two days after Good … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the decades, people in Middle Eastern countries have dealt with a seemingly endless war, adversity, and food shortages which sadly continue to this day. One staple Arabs have depended on during these dark times to survive are legumes. Legumes are reliable in times of food uncertainty because they … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Interracial relationships among American celebrities are an interesting one, especially with ones involved with Arabs or Arab Americans. No matter how similar one thinks they are with their partner, cultural and societal differences still arise. However, in the end, such may often make these relations stronger and the individuals … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, dumplings, an ancient food found in the kitchens of many lands, in my view, reach there epitome in two dishes found in the Greater Syria area. This is, perhaps, because of my own experiences during my youth in western Canada. When cold winter months rolled around, a steaming … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Not since the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ has the Holy Land seen a gloomier Easter week like the one it is witnessing at the present time. Compared to many parts of the world, the Holy Land has had the unwelcome distinction of living through an untold … Continued
By: Dalal Abdallat Abuzaineh/Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan, considered a low-income country, has recorded 353 COVID-19 cases, including 138 recoveries and 6 deaths which equates to roughly 35 cases per million of the total population. Since the first COVID-19 case was announced in Jordan on March 2nd, the Jordanian government has been working hand in … Continued
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