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How The Middle East Celebrates Halloween

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction For many of us Halloween is a fun time to dress up and spend with our family and friends .Costumes, candy, going trick N treating with friends. It is a fun little holiday in the middle of the school year. Americans are known for taking Halloween … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 3 of 7): Ahidus

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Arab Americans – Survey

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has been a very stressful time for individuals, families, and institutions and efforts to get the population vaccinated are still underway, but obstacles, such as vaccine hesitancy or straight out refusal are still very present. This survey is designed to obtain more information about … Continued

The Gradual Decline of Coral Reefs in the UAE: Efforts for Preservation

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates is home to the largest and most significant coastal and marine habitats, most notably coral reefs. Coral reefs are among the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet, and they support about 25% of known marine species. In addition to their biological benefits, … Continued

Bahrain-The Paradise of the Ancients has Become the Isle of Comfort for the Modern Visitor

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Known to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia as the ‘Island of Bliss’, Bahrain, then called Dilmun, is a tiny island-state surrounded by the waters of the Arabian Gulf. The smallest country in the Middle East it was, for centuries, a religious centre for the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians who … Continued

The Rise and Fall of Arab Nationalism

By Arab America Contributing Author/ Christian Jimenez Nationalism is one of the most powerful and influential movements in the world and one that began during the 19th century. The term nationalism refers to the idea that a nation of people with a common culture, language, history, etc. should have an independent state of their own.  … Continued

The Rich Christian History of Libya

By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the lesser-known demographic facts about the North African country of Libya is its Christian population. Most, unfortunately, the population has dwindled greatly due to war. Nevertheless, Libyan history and architecture tell the story of the noblest and rich presence of Libyan Christians. Buried for more than a … Continued

U.S. Palestinian Community Stands Against the Palestinian Authority’s Attacks on Palestinian Leaders

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian Authority has expanded its authoritarian crackdown on critical Palestinian voices, extending its boot from the confines of the occupied 1967 borders, or the “West Bank”, to the United States. On September 30th, Executive Director and a board member of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Dr. … Continued

Palestine Takes Over Netflix

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Netflix has released 32 Palestinian films on its platform. Each film is directed by and stars Palestinian actors. The move was made to diversify its platform and appeal to more Middle Eastern viewers. Ameen Nayfeh, director of The Crossing, one of the movies included in Palestinian … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 7): Gnawa

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

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