By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When I begin to design a blueprint for my vacation, like a kaleidoscope of moving colours, past travels begin to crystallize in my mind. Always, it is as if a ‘Pandora’s Box’ of thrills opens before me. I become excited as I begin to prepare for my holiday. So, … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer At the core of democracy is participation, and at the core of participation is accessibility. Along these lines, the US government has taken plenty of measures to make elections widely accessible to a large and diverse American population. From public advertisements, to expanded voting windows, it is … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Stages Born to an affluent Iraqi family in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid inherited a conservative society. Her ambitions and aspirations had to overcome women’s challenges in the middle east. According to her, her father was very supportive of her. When Zaha was 8, Mohammed Hadid … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer As feminism progressed through the late 20th century, we have all begun to recognize that experience of women advocating for their civil and social rights is one that exists throughout all cultures and nationalities. With that, it is important to recognize that as cultures and nationalities change, … Continued
The industry of aerial art has grown tremendously as a fun hobby, and not just in the circus. It is a mixture of dance, gymnastics, contortion, and circus performance with varying mediums like aerial silks, pole, rope, trapeze, and more!
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer What is better than the delicious aroma of slow-cooked shawarma meat? Normally to get such a delicious authentic delicacy you would need to go to a restaurant, because who has a vertical BBQ spit at home? For those who live in places with limited options for Arab … Continued
By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Board games are a staple in many people’s childhoods. For Toni Jammal, playing board games with his cousin every summer was always special. Now, he’s brought a Lebanese twist on a classic to homes around the nation. “I loved the game a lot and played it every … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no question that in the vegetable markets of the large North American cities, piles of zucchini give a brilliant tinge to the surrounding products. For the uninitiated, their eye-catching glossy green color is, perhaps, this vegetable’s most appealing drawing card. On the other hand, to ones who … Continued
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials whether it was the pharaoh or a noble man in a modest rock-cut tomb, the items that were … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Colorful Drawings and Inscriptions In Temple of Esna For many years, scholars knew that the Egyptian Temple of Esna was covered in inscriptions. The walls were covered in millennia’s worth of filth, yet one could see that something was there, even if it was challenging to understand … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis If you were to search “tourism in Iraq” on the web, the number of websites of government agencies, especially of countries in the global north, that advise against traveling to Iraq will overwhelm you. While we recommend that you take those warnings seriously, we also … Continued
Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. They are a great way for contestants to express femininity, promote charitable work, and connect with their culture. The Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA winners recently were awarded their crowns. However, is the backlash worth it?
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