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The Three-Day Guest Law: The Bedouins

By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard about the three-day guest law culturally practiced by the Bedouins? If not, then you are in the right place as this article will introduce you to Bedouin’s three-day guest law. Bedouin, an ethnic group who’s referred to as “Bedu” originally inhabited the Arabian Peninsula. For … Continued

Then and Now: The Silk Road Destinations in the Middle East

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected Asia with the Middle East and the edges of North Africa and Europe. Starting in China, merchants would take Chinese textiles (and other goods) all the way from the eastern coast of China, across Central Asia, into Southwest Asia, … Continued

Arab Coffee Has More Benefits Than You Think

“A Cup of Coffee – Arabic Coffee, Damascus, Syria” by The Way of Slow Travel is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 By: Mohamed Nada/ Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee has been a drink enjoyed by many people all across the globe, but did you know that certain coffee has more benefits? Not only that, but … Continued

Goodbye Ramadan, Until Next Year…

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan is the time of month where people fast for an entire month from sunrise to sundown, without drinking any liquids or eating any type of food. For most of the Muslim community it is a holy holiday that teaches the people what it is like to fast, and more importantly, … Continued

Are Arabs United or Divided?

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing Writer              The Arab identity has been in flux for the past century ranging from unity to complete division. The notion of one unitary “Arab identity” has been tested and throughout its course, it has held strong and fell apart all at the same time. … Continued

Morocco and Western Sahara: What’s the Debate?

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking at a map of North Africa, many will state the entire territory that borders Algeria, Mauritania, and the Atlantic coast as Morocco. However, there are maps that will divide that same territory into Morocco in the north and Western Sahara in the south. So, what is … Continued

Epic Hikes in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer With stunning beaches and beautiful cities, the Arab world has many must-visit travel destinations. What you might not know is that it is also full of beautiful and epic hikes, with long hiking trails and mountains with incredible views. If you’re looking for a more outdoorsy adventure in the … Continued

Alephia 2053: Animated Thriller Strikes a Chord in Arab World

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA Storyline set in 2053 in the fictional Arab state of Alephia follows a group of undercover agents plotting to take down hereditary ruler. The film’s creator says it is not inspired by any single Arab country but depicts conditions familiar to many across the world [Joseph Eid/AFP] 29 Apr 2021 Alephia 2053, an Arabic-language animated feature … Continued

An Inside Look at the First Camel Hospital in Dubai

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer With the development of the economy and medical technology in modern society, various hospitals have been built in today’s world, including ones for human beings and for animals. But there is one hospital staying unique all over the world, which is the Camel Hospital in Dubai. This hospital accompanies … Continued

Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … Continued

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