By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A few centuries ago, Portuguese men of war pounding the Moroccan coast with their thundering guns while men stormed ashore to build seacoast citadels in the name of the cross was a common occurrence. Yet, as history proved, conversion to Christianity was not the invaders’ primary purpose. They came … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Imruʾ al-Qays ibn Ḥujr (501 AD – 544 AD) was acknowledged as one of the most influential poets of pre-Islamic Arabia. He was known as the father of Arabic poetry due to his achievement in establishing the prototype of Arabic poetry. He is one of the … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for millennia to proudly showcase their identity. This includes emblems, flags, national anthems, and so on. … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World sure does know how to make sweets, from kunafa to baklawa to Om Ali. They all are lovely in their own way with great variations across the region. Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet loved by millions. It is a sweet spongy delicacy made … Continued
Disturbingly, President Biden is following ex-president Trump’s path. First, he is overlooking MBS’ part in the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Second, he intends to commit American soldiers’ lives to defend Gulf dictatorships. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on these gross inconsistencies in U.S. policy towards Saudi Arabia and the Region.
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America contributing writer WARNING: Possible spoilers ahead! “Enti superhero masriya?” (Are you an Egyptian Superhero?) a young girl asked, after being saved by the lead female role, Layla el Fouly, in the newest marvel series Moon Knight. This line immediately gave me chills! I recognized the important role of this … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A staple ingredient in cooking since the dawn of civilization, the onion (allium cepa) has been available as a food for thousands of years by all strata of society – from peasant to royalty. It is one of the most adaptable vegetables known to humankind and a great creator … Continued
By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer “Baba’s day”, the day celebrating fathers is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries like The United States and many North African countries. In the Middle East, Arab countries celebrate it annually on the 21st of June when the summer solstice occurs. It is commonly … Continued
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer One pops up on your YouTube explore page and every so often, one makes the news. If you went to school in the US, I can guarantee you had to watch one in class. Maybe a Facebook friend reposted one they felt had a powerful message. Regardless, … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt’s Paradise on Earth: Dahab Egypt has a deeply rich culture and fascinating history, but it is certainly not known for its bright blue water and golden beaches. It might surprise some that Dahab, Egypt is a hidden gem beach vacation spot for many Arabs, Eastern Europeans, … Continued
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