By: Lindsey Penn/ Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a new book to add to your list, look no further. These next ten books give you an insight into a few of the most pressing social issues in the Arab world. The Bride of Amman by Fadi Zaghmout Although a fictional book, The … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time that I walked the streets of Cordoba, once Moorish Spain’s world-renowned capital, I could not believe my eyes.The city’s Arab era had not been forgotten. Statues had been erected to many of her Moorish sons such as Ibn Rushd, al-Ghafiqi, Maimonides, the Caliph al-Hakim II, Ibn … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Kefta elevates average ground meat to a completely different level of flavor, through the addition of extra herbs, spices, and aromatics. There are a variety of different names for this delicacy from kofta, kufta, kafteh, or keftes. This method of seasoning meat is hugely popular in the Middle … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Identity is made up of so many factors. According to Psychology Today, “Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.” Keeping that in mind, religion is a huge determinant of one’s experiences and, therefore, their identity. While we observe the religious holiday of Eid Al Adha, … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued
By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no different in their passion for the arts. Across the region, there have been many structures built for this purpose. Libraries, theaters, and culture houses have been … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Americans love Middle Eastern food, and they’ve tried the delicacies from places like Lebanon, Egypt, and even Morocco, but there’s one country’s food that may have been overlooked. Yemeni cuisine may be harder to find in bigger cities across the states, which is a shame because it’s delicious. … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer While a typical vanilla biscuit may seem plain and rather humble, in reality these cookies have had an illustrious and globetrotting past. The word biscuit is derived from the Latin words “bis cotus”, meaning twice baked, hence their initial popularity among the Romans. However, the creation of the … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Peninsula has seen a vast transition from Ancient trade routes to modern business centers—let us look at the ancient trade routes of the Arab world. The vast expanse of Arabia is mostly taken up by the Arabian Desert, one of the largest and driest in the world. … Continued
By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 20, my dad, son, and I celebrated our last Father’s Day together. Two days later, my father – Dr. Hamode “Sam” Hamod – died of congestive heart failure. His life reflected the quintessential American ethnic experience, yet so much more. Nominated twice for the Nobel … Continued
By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer With the Fourth of July coming up this weekend, there is no doubt that the smoky aroma of the grill will be wafting through the air in neighborhoods and parks. With the recent craze of the Kamado Joe, egg-like grill, there is sure to be even more cookouts with … Continued
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab culture is best known for the exotic taste in fashion as well as the evident uniqueness. This culture does not follow the “modern trend” society has set for the rest of the world, but rather, it mixes and matches unique pieces in order to catch eyes and … Continued
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