By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer North Africa is a region rich with natural wonders and beauty. From its unique maritime culture on the Mediterranean to its mystical Sahara Desert, this region is home to some of the most beautiful sights in the world. Many people hail from all over to witness and experience … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Khalid ibn al-Walid was an Arab Muslim commander in the service of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar. He played a leading role in the Ridda wars against rebel tribes in Arabia and the early Muslim conquests of Sasanian Iraq and Byzantine Syria. … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Love for hummus has swept across the world, but what many do not know is the controversy that rages around it. Its spelling, origins, how to properly make it, and who makes it best are all hotly debated. Some readers might have even heard of The Hummus Wars, which … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab sea traders were some of the most important figures through the world’s history – establishing major trade routes between the ancient African Empires, European kingdoms and Asia, they were sailing hundreds of miles, providing luxury goods to many nations, while managing to keep many of their … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor “Come! Get a pail and let’s go! The salq (a colloquial Syrian-Arabic word meaning wild greens) are at their prime today”, my mother urged as she put on her boots. It had rained overnight, and the south Saskatchewan prairie land was soggy, but it smelled fresh after the night’s rain. … Continued
By: Raneem Ghunaim/ Arab America Contributing Writer Educational systems in the Arab world tend to stand out on their own but are often not recognized for their advancement and the amazing doctors who come out of their programs. Arab countries offer amazing opportunities for their students in order to succeed. In fact, there are many … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer The Lebanese of the Ivory Coast are a prominent group of people in the area of Western Africa. Their history is long and rich. They’ve endured so much and have made great effort to make their place in the Ivory Coast. However, before I explain to you who exactly … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn With so much history of humanity in the Arab world, it’s not surprising that the region has quite a few of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Yemen, and more specifically its historic capital Sana’a, is no exception. Although Sana’a is in an area with war, its architecture and history have … Continued
By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer Film is not just an escape from life, but also a glimpse into the very fabric that binds us together. From Hollywood blockbusters to Bollywood gems, and indie flicks in-between, films have the ability to capture us with their magic, sprinkling a bit of fairy dust into our lives … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s safe to say that movies have become a staple part of society. Maybe you’ve seen a movie and thought – hey! That place looks familiar! There are a number of iconic movies filmed in the Arab world! From sandy adventure pictures to science fiction blockbuster, its regions can … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Tūsī, better known as Nasir al-Din Tusi was a polymath, architect, philosopher, physician, scientist, and theologian. One of the greatest scientists of Islam, he is often considered the creator of trigonometry as a mathematical discipline in its own right. He … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer Flags continue to hold significance in the political and social aspects of public life in the Arab world. Below are the 22 Arab recognized Arab country’s flags. Each flag’s color, symbol, and design alludes to a greater meaning for these societies an cultures. Algeria The Algerian flag is … Continued
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