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Palestinian Writer, Actress, and Poet Dana Dajani to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian poet and actress, Dana Dajani will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the … Continued

Take a Break for Breeks

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Breeks are as popular in Tunisia as hamburgers are in North America. They are sold in street food stalls, restaurants and regularly prepared at home.  With a savory stuffing wrapped in a paper-thin filo-like dough known as malsouqa in Tunisia, diyoul in Algeria and warqa in Morocco, Tunisians have … Continued

3 Best Arab Film Festivals This Spring 2024

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By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Experience the top three film festivals in 2024 in a celebration of Arab American and Arab world cinema. San Diego Arab Film Festival offers live screenings and Arabic cuisine, while the Arabian Sights Film Festival in Washington, DC, promises a captivating dive into daring and unconventional Arab … Continued

White House Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2023) Today, the president of the United States issued a proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for April 2024. A copy of the proclamation can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-arab-american-heritage-month-2024/ About National Arab American Heritage Month Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees–Class of 2024

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For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 27, 2024): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 40 Under 40 initiative–Class of 2024. Forty Arab Americans from a variety of fields and disciplines were announced. Six judges from throughout the country reviewed the applications. The awardees are Rana Abdelhamid, Roy Abdo, Samah Abukhodeir, Michael … Continued

Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

The Timeless Charm of Henna

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By: Ziyan Qutub / Arab America Contributing Writer  In a world characterized by rapid change and evolving traditions, few practices have maintained their enduring allure, like the art of applying henna. Embedded within the cultural fabric of societies across the globe, henna, often associated with Mehndi, continues to captivate hearts and minds, transcending geographical boundaries … Continued

Best 8 Dishes to Eat During Ramadan This Year 2024

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By: Masha Lukovenko / Arab America Contributing Writer Intro Enjoy this year’s Ramadan with this great selection of delicious and delightful traditional Middle Eastern and Arab iftar recipes and dishes. Traditional appetizers and starters include Moroccan Harira. Meat dishes include kofta, shish tawook, and a variety of lamb. Classic Ramadan side dishes like casserole with … Continued

Whether it is Rageb Alama or Afroto! We Got The Playlist For You!

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By: Malak Hassouna / Arab America Contributing Writer  Music bonds us all. Arabic music shows the rich diversity of the Arab world. In recent years, Arabic pop and rap music have received much-needed international recognition, making it simpler than ever to listen to and discover more Arabic music. It has also changed in significant ways … Continued

Tajine – Morocco’s Tasty Contribution to the Culinary World

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My first introduction to tajine, a dish that vies with couscous as Morocco’s national dish, took place in Rabat at the home of my friend Idriss.  I had met him during his student days in Toronto after he had finished his studies at Laval University in Quebec City.  Before … Continued

Etel Adnan: Arab American Art Medium Virtuosa 

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By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize | Arab America Contributing Writer Creation is a form of thinking. It’s abandoning a certain world of preoccupations in order to enter into another. Etel Adnan, Beginning with Color: An Interview with Etel Adnan March, the assigned month to celebrate Women’s achievements, grants many a space to learn about hidden female … Continued

Palestinian Actress and Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 20, 2023–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, the first Arab American woman comedian in the U.S., will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place … Continued

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