By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer The hot Saskatchewan July wind made us uncomfortable as my brother and myself went searching for wood scraps in the surrounding treeless prairie land.This was an important yearly task for us children in the age-old method of producing our yearly supply of burghul. We had to find enough wood to be … Continued
By: Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger I was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents. I was raised straddling two identities: one is the son of refugees that needed to always be practical. For most Palestinians, a professional highly marketable career path was a survival necessity. The second identity was formed by parents who encouraged arts, … Continued
By: Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer Are you homesick for Lebanon, but can’t travel that far? Then, consider spending time in California, U.S.A. The similarities between the two are endless California, with its mountains and valleys, with its warmth and beaches, an abundance of Lebanese restaurants, and warm … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Since the Arab Spring turmoil in the Middle East, the Palestinian issue has not become the major matter that concerns the Arab States. Historically, Arab Officials at different levels were most outspoken about the Palestinian case at various national and international congregations. This outpouring support for Palestine dramatically … Continued
By:John Mason/Contributing Writer As an Anthropologist, my work in Libya aimed to uncover much of that country’s past. It included an account of my journey to one of Libya’s most treasured Greco-Roman archaeological sites, Cyrene, on the eastern coast. The journey blended my personal experience with the ancient history of Libya and the country’s awful … Continued
By: Nadine Ismail/Arab America Ambassador Blogger The film opens with a scene of a very busy woman, “Therese” tasting pickled turnip, crispy to perfection. Soon the signs of delight on her face are replaced with disdain and anger as she finds out that the person who made it is a Syrian refugee. Therese is played … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer According to historians, the lentil was one of the first food plants to be brought under cultivation by man in the Middle East. In that part of the world where civilization began, this legume has been a part of the diet for millennia. As a food, only bread and rice are … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Arab America Contributing Writer Sir Robin Knox- Johnston from the UK was the first man recorded to have sailed around the world in 1968 and since then, the Golden Globes have been a rallying point for sailing enthusiasts around the world. But on July 1st, 2018, Nabil Amra, a foreign exchange trader at … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer A relatively unknown food in the western world, carobs have been since the dawn of history, at least 2,000 BC, in the lands of the ancient civilizations, a pleasing addition to the human diet. Throughout the Mediterranean Basin and other semi-arid regions of the Biblical times the health-food enthusiasts of the … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Each parent has his/her own parenting techniques, but Arab American parents all have specific tricks and habits they all do to their children. Here are some of them. 1. They answer “Insha Allah” to EVERYTHING! “Insha Allah” is a magical word that means: if God willing. Arab American parents … Continued
By: Ani Karapetyan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries are a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Therefore, it is not surprising to see the color and beauty of Arab countries create a magical atmosphere which is unique to the region. However, in the Arab countries, there are laws and social rules … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer There have been many developments in the past month concerning Palestine, The US, and Israel. Here are the top 5 most important and relevant events. 1. Palestine Given INTERPOL Membership September 27, 2017, Palestine was voted a full member of The International Police Organization (INTERPOL). As a new member, Palestine now … Continued
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