By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s a classic battle of ownership. The dip that is so good, everyone wants to claim credit for it. Anywhere you go, you’ll find endless brands and variations of a classic dish, but who is actually responsible for it? In this article, we will attempt to track down the … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Visitors traveling in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula are often surprised to see men in offices or walking the streets chewing or brushing their teeth with a small stick. Yet, in that part of the world and in the neighboring lands, the miswak, a bacteria-repelling toothbrush has been around since the … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Disney attempted to be courteous of a more developed cultural compass in their recreation of the 1992 film Aladdin. The original film was heavily criticized for whitewashing when white actors were cast to play the role of Arab characters. The original film was also found to be culturally negligent … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Ramadan and Easter holidays, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious significance for both Christians and Muslims, where they make these cookies only once a year. That ancient cookie is called “Ma’moul”, … Continued
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer It is said that ideas pull the trigger, but instinct loads the gun. In 2017 we witnessed plenty of small and bigger victories of popular Arab Americans from various fields. How do Arab Americans make it to the top of the ladder in their career? What stands behind their … Continued
By: Vinu Renish / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is an interesting language with deep historical roots! The history of the Arabic language spans centuries from well before the advent of the Christian era. This fascinating language gave humanity the Qur’an, the sacred book of Muslims, the word ‘zero’ and of course, the much loved … Continued
There was once a time when one could rely completely on the media for accurate information, unfortunately, that time had passed a long time ago. In more recent times, media has gained its own reputation for putting their own twist on information, whether it’s adding unnecessary details, omitting the important details, sensationalizing certain events, etc. … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “The city of Murcia with its resorts on Coasta Cálida combines history and modern leisure. This is why tourism has become our number one industry.” The pleasant Mercedes Garcia, Commercial Advisor for the city Murcia seemed proud of her town’s achievement. Yet, tourism is a relatively new industry in this … Continued
By: Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer As Arab Americans continue to confront challenges, both new and ongoing, collective response is required to move the community forward. An attitude of cooperation has long served the community well, and recent successes are a testament to the power of collective action. In the last few months alone, Arab … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Kairouan, Tunis, Mahdia – their very names bring to mind past ages of majesty and splendour. A reminder of Tunisia’s glorious days of yore, they are the legacy of the conquering early Arab armies in their first sweep westward from Egypt. In the 7th century, with only a … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Gibran Khalil Gibran was a revolutionary writer who has written many books that are politically and socially groundbreaking until today. He is considered the world’s best poet and his poems have been used in songs, speeches, and movies. Here are some facts about him that you might not … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you go to any Arab country during Ramadan, you will see bakeries churning out Katayef pancakes by the thousands each day, where people buy them by the kilo. Katayef is the dessert of choice after a late night Iftar or Eid feast. They are spongy little pancakes that … Continued
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