Subscribe
to receive news by email
Poll
Will the Trump Administration Shift U.S. Policy in Favor of Palestine?
Loading ...Copyright © 2025 Arab America
Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Lapis Lazuli, its colour often compared to the sky, is a semi-precious stone valued for its brilliant blue tone. Drawing its name from lapis, the Latin word for stone, and the Persian word azul, the colour azure, it came into English by way of the Arabic lazaward. The stone … Continued
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer In the midst of events relating to the Palestine-Israel conflict, there have been ongoing efforts by different groups aiming to minimize the influence of the Israel lobby. What they don’t know though that they’re up against more than just the GOP, in fact, they’re facing the 10th richest man … Continued
A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 school year was recently contested by a Christian family in federal court. By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer A history lesson on “The Muslim World” taught in the high schools of Charles County, Maryland during the 2014-15 … Continued
Following a comprehensive international search, the leadership of ACCESS – the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States – proudly welcomes to their Arab American National Museum (AANM) a new director, Dr. Diana Abouali. At home in both North America and the Middle East, fluent in English and Arabic, Abouali has worked in the … Continued
History was made when the Academy of Motion Pictures and Arts announced the 2019 Best Actor Award winner was Egyptian-American Rami Malek for his role in “Bohemian Rhapsody”–the first Coptic-Egyptian to receive an Oscar. “I am the son of immigrants from Egypt, a first-generation American,” said Malek, he continued, “And part of my story is … Continued
9 The Arab League of States in action in Cairo. By John Mason/Arab America/Contributing Writer Arab unity was perhaps at its height in the 7th century AD with the inception of the Arab Islamic Empire expansion beyond the Middle East and North Africa into parts of present-day Europe. Since then, that unity has been broken, … Continued
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times did you find yourself humming along with Umm-Kulthum’s songs? Or woke up to Fairouz’s morning songs played on the radio? Aren’t they the best companion with a nice hot cup of tea/coffee and fresh out of the oven pies and Mana’eesh/Zaatar? Or did you notice the … Continued
Photo by Islamic Relief by Amy Hensler/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, an estimated 3.45 million Muslim Americans are living in an environment of hostility, where they are subjected to extremists, hate crimes, and discrimination in their everyday lives. Now more than ever, Muslims are in need of protection from community organizations dedicated to combating harmful … Continued
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer You can hardly find any Arab kitchen that doesn’t serve or contain any form of nuts which have many uses. Arab Americans include nuts in main dishes, desserts, and even as a quick healthy snack, and most importantly when welcoming guests. It is usually the first thing you will … Continued
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week in Washington was action-packed, to say the least, Besides Trump’s sporadic national emergency scares, another debate was brewing, and it surrounded US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for speaking up against the undue influence the Pro-Israeli lobbyist groups have on our government. You’ll be surprised to find out that … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba. Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its Mezquita-Catedral. Yet for me, the magic of this former religious structure had not diminished with … Continued
Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is especially applied to family and friends. Family loyalty and maintenance of friendships are incredibly important … Continued
2,759 Results (Page 191 of 230)
