What is a Souk? Souk is the Arabic word for bazaar or market, and these are commonly found across North Africa and the Middle East. Souks reflect the local traditions, culture, and agriculture of their country and region. Souks in Morocco sell a variety of different goods, you can buy tagines, spices, clothing, leather goods, … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For a week, Albufeira’s gleaming Moorish-style white houses with their minaret-like chimneys set in the hillside cascading down to the clear waters of the Atlantic had us captivated. Like the thousands of tourists who visit the resort every year, we were entrapped in the town’s Moorish charm. In the … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly feel that one belongs in the United States. Along with feelings of belonging, representation also allows for increased knowledge of how diseases potentially impact a certain population differently than other groups. For instance, Arab … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Aseel Ferman MA. PhD. Applied Linguists Iraqi tea is one of the most important hot drinks served in almost every Iraqi house. People arekeen to serve it after main meals or afternoon hours with biscuits, cookies, or cakes. MostIraqis, if they do not drink tea in the morning after … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Although they may share a common language and religion, each country in the Arab world is unique. Between different histories, heritage, and even things that we think of as small, like weather, the Arab world and the countries in it are incredibly special. Algeria, known for having a large … Continued
By: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where eyeliner originated from and how it was made? Well, the answer is simple. Eyeliner or (Kohl) was first used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a dark line drawn around the eye. It is known for its captivating precision and its numerous … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Calling out one’s name has always been by using that person’s name and in some cases Mr, Mrs, Ma’am, etc. However, have you ever heard the word (Abu or Um) used to call someone? These prefixes are excessively and commonly used in Arab societies. Abu is an … Continued
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer With a focus on class politics and social justice, Huwaida Arraf, a first-generation Palestinian-American is leading a strong congressional battle in Michigan. She is intent to run a people-centered, people-powered campaign that inspires, reminds voters that their voices matters, and that by working together, can create a … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Congratulations, you have been invited to a feast unlike any other. You will experience an evening of exceptional hospitality, lots of laughs, and great meals (yes, meals plural!) Moroccans are known for their hospitality and generosity, mainly demonstrated through their great gatherings. Here is some of the … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the annals of mankind there are only a number of battles which have decided the fate of civilizations for decades or, even for centuries to come. Among these are the well-know ‘Battel of Hittin’ when Saladin crushed the Crusader State in the Levant; the ‘Battle of Ayn Jalut’, … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer There’s a fight in the café where a woman sits hogging an entire table, a man sits near her, and she smacks her lips. The man bewildered, and slightly annoyed, replies sarcastically, “Who do you think you are, the Queen of Sheba?” A popular pop culture reference … Continued
Photo: Mondly Arabic Words By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever caught yourself in a conversation with an Arab and wished you knew some Arabic? Or have you ever wanted to impress someone you like that speaks Arabic? Worry no more, in this article Arab America is going to teach you … Continued
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