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Palestinian Writer, Actress, and Poet Dana Dajani to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 3, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian poet and actress, Dana Dajani will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater for the Arts at the … Continued

Booklist: 75 Recommended Titles for National Arab American Heritage Month

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April is National Arab American Heritage Month. This month—and every month—we celebrate our rich cultural heritage and the vast contributions Arab Americans have made to American society. We recognize the achievements of Arab and Arab American writers and the growing literary influence Arab novelists, poets, translators, editors, children’s books authors, and other creative people are … Continued

White House Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 29, 2023) Today, the president of the United States issued a proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for April 2024. A copy of the proclamation can be found here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/03/29/a-proclamation-on-arab-american-heritage-month-2024/ About National Arab American Heritage Month Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and … Continued

Palestinian Vocalist Mona Miari to Perform with the New York Arabic Orchestra Takht at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 27, 2024–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian vocalist Mona Miari will perform with the New York Arabic Ensemble Takht on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place at the UDC Theater … Continued

Do You Know Enough About Yemen’s 7,000-year History and Culture?

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By: Lujain Al-Khawi / Arab America Contributing Writer  Let us not skip over 7,000 years of Yemeni history when we discuss Yemen’s current sociopolitical climate. As a proud Yemeni-American, I am reminded of the glorious history of  Yemen by family members whose scholarly work I will share in this article, along with some familial experiences.  … Continued

Palestinian Actress and Comedian Maysoon Zayid to Perform at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 18, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 20, 2023–The Arab America Foundation proudly announces that Palestinian actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, the first Arab American woman comedian in the U.S., will perform on Thursday, April 18th, at the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Tribute to the Palestinian Heritage and Identity. The event will take place … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Events Commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 13, 2024–Today, the Arab America Foundation announced events commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month in Washington, DC, for April 2024. On Saturday, April 13th, the Kennedy Center, in collaboration with the Arab America Foundation, presents a special traditional Arab music event featuring Dallas-based vocalist Nibal Malshi, an extraordinary Palestinian … Continued

The Problem with Hummus

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By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s my aunt’s strange addiction, she has a craving for it constantly. She makes bundles at a time and even refrigerates them to eat the next day or donates it at the nearest food bank. Her obsession had nearly cost her her husband who has a chickpea … Continued

5 Arab Poems that Redefine Love 

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By: María Teresa Fidalgo-Azize / Arab America Contributing Writer For many, Valentine’s Day has become more than the day designated for the loosely defined term love and one of the commercialized cliches where love is gifted with a dangling price tag. Poetry, a vessel of human expression encompassing both joy and defeat, acknowledges the complexities … Continued

Arab Americans Commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) February 7, 2023 –This April, the Arab America Foundation will formally recognize Arab Americans’ achievements by commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This year’s theme is: “Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity.” Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations … Continued

Arab Americans: Stronger Together as a Community 

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Photo: ACCESS By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer In the US, Arab Americans make up a thriving and diversified population. Their many backgrounds, languages, and customs add to the country’s multicultural fabric. The slogan “Arab Americans: stronger together as a community” emphasizes the strength of cooperation, solidarity, and togetherness in a world growing … Continued

Warbat: The Popular Cream-Filled Pastry of the Middle East

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Sometimes the translation of Arabic words to English doesn’t work out so well. Take the popular dessert called Warbat, pronounced warr-bot. Most people might envision a warrior bat, angry and ready to fight. In reality, warbat refers to a buttery, flaky and rich turnover filled with a mildly sweet custard. This pastry is then drizzled in fragrant lemon and rose syrup then sprinkled with pistachios. While this pastry is popular in Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine, there are many variations sold throughout the middle east. Some contain walnuts, others pistachios, some contain a semolina-based custard, and still, others have a pure dairy custard. 

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