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Celebrating the 48th United Nations Arabic Language Day

By: Khalid Kishawi / Arab America Contributing Writer   World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization. The First Arabic Speakers in America The … Continued

Dearborn, Michigan: The Hollywood of Arab America

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer. Throughout the many years of emigration, Arabs have created communities across the United States. These hubs are filled with thousands of Arabs owned businesses, schools with a large Arab student body, Arab city councils, and more. Every aspect of the community has an Arab involved. The most … Continued

The Ancestors Of All Fine Horses – The Magnificent Arabian

By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer Swiftly riding across the barren endless waste, a Bedouin astride his beautiful Arabian (Arab horse) is a magnificent picture as old as time. The desert Arab’s fortune and honour, this majestic creature was for untold centuries the most prized of his possessions. Of all the animals he might own, it was, … Continued

Huda Shaarawi: The Early 20th Century Egyptian Female Activist

By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer Born Nour Al-Huda Mohamed Sultan Shaarawi on June 23, 1879, in the Egyptian city of Minya, she was a member of the famous El-Shaarawi family. Her father, Muhamed Sultan Pasha El-Shaarawi, later became the president of Egypt’s Chamber of Deputies. Shaarawi grew up studying extensively, learning several languages as … Continued

Men in The Sun: By Ghassan Kanafani

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Ghassan Kanafani was the spokesperson for the Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine. Kanafani was born in April 1936 in Acre, which is located in northern Palestine. In 1948 his family was displaced by Zionist forces and fled to Damascus, Syria. Kanafani was only twelve when … Continued

Netflix Launches “Celebrating Arab Cinema” Film Collection

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Just two months after launching the “Palestinian Stories” collection on October 14th, featuring 32 award-winning films created by Palestinians or about Palestinian stories, Netflix is following it up with its “Celebrating Arab Cinema” collection, featuring 58 films from 47 different filmmakers that have been globally recognized by … Continued

Drinking Arak–A Gourmet Ritual in the Middle East

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Called by the Arabs of the Middle East, ‘the milk of lions’, arak, also known as arack and arraki, is the national alcoholic drink of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine.  It is given this nickname because of its highly potent overpowering strength.  character.  An aniseed-flavoured colourless spirit distilled from grapes which turns cloudy … Continued

Instruments You Might Not Know Have an Arab History

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer              There are lots of traditional Arab instruments that are still found in the Arab world today. But, what you might not know is that many modern instruments have their roots in these traditional Arab instruments! Here are six modern instruments that evolved from … Continued

You can Ski in Morocco?! Your guide to the Oukaimeden Mountain

By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Skiing. Snowboarding. Sledding. These are some of the most popular winter sports we enjoy when we are blessed with snow. Many people travel to ski resorts in the US and in Europe to experience exclusive activities. Many do not know that there is a prominent ski resort in the … Continued

Socially-Conscious Brands to Help People in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Shopping is a great way to express support for a cause. There are so many brands and companies that help people in the Arab world, especially women artisans. Here is a list of six great socially conscious brands from the Arab world that provide fair wages and employment opportunities, … Continued

Justin Bieber Must Support Justice and Comply with Calls to Boycott

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Justin Bieber is being called on to respect the calls for two boycott campaigns targeting his Middle-East performances. The renowned pop star is set to perform in Tel Aviv on October 13th, 2022, immediately prompting calls for him to cancel his scheduled performance in occupied Palestine and … Continued

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