By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer The West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, among others—all counties having experienced foreign wars and as a result, all with crowded refugee camps—may get ravaged by the Coronavirus. Will those most responsible for the occurrence of these refugee settlements actually help the refugees in … Continued
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is a vivid universe, including multiple nations within its boundaries. Literature, language, cuisine, art, architecture, composition, religion, philosophy, and mysticism are all part of the cultural legacy of the Arabs. It may be impossible to speak about a group of people without making overviews about them, … Continued
BY: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American populations in the United States are growing. As most people already know, some of the major states with the greatest population of Arab Americans. These major states include Michigan, California, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. However, do people know the states with unknown Arab populations? Now, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab American Contributor Writer After a mouth-watering Moroccan meal, we sat enthralled as the Berber dancers swayed back and forth stamping their feet in a proud fashion. Their rousing steps, which had been incorporated into the flamenco during the centuries when the Arabs were in Spain, held us spellbound. Our hosts, Muhammad el-Rafaai … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer In response to the evolving COVID-19–Coronavirus outbreak, there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is passed on through food. However, there are some Arab foods that contribute immensely to your immune system. Below is a list of Arab foods that makes our immune system stronger which lowers the … Continued
By: Ned Rosch/Arab America Contributing Writer The following article was written by the author just two weeks ago as the current coronavirus pandemic was striking the world and just this week entered Gaza. As part of a Physicians for Social Responsibility delegation that recently returned from Gaza, I was honored to guide mental health practitioners, … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/ Arab America Contributing Writer Belly dancing is a well-known dance, originating in the Arab world. It’s known for self-expression for the female body. This art has existed for the last three centuries and has progressed into this day in age. However, people tend to make misconceptions about this dance. Some consider belly … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs in their home countries have specific ways in which they use social space. These are quite different from traditional American patterns of body language. In the context of the growing coronavirus crisis in the U.S., health specialists are recommending the practice of social distancing. How to practice social … Continued
Born in Lebanon In 1954, Huda Zoghbi was born in Beirut where she was raised. Throughout her life, Zoghbi expressed a deep interest in literature, and she was particularly taken with works by William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and William Wordsworth. When the time came to go to college, she intended on pursuing a literature degree. … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab American Contributing Writer The first time that I visited the ruins of Ugarit, today is known as Ras Shamra, in the early 1970s, it was with a friend, who was at that time a professor of languages in one of the universities of Toronto. I have never forgotten the excitement he felt … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During times of crisis when food security is unstable and the grocery stores become a battleground, stocking the pantry with quality non-perishable foods can help you weather the storm. Grains like bulgur are hearty and full of fiber and even protein, versatile in pilaf can even replace oatmeal for … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Mother’s day is an international date honoring mothers and their influence on society. Mother’s day in most countries in the Arab world is celebrated on March 21, the first day of spring – commonly regarded at the moment the plane of Earth’s equator passes through the center of the … Continued
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