Loading ...Egyptian Hawawshi Recipe
Hawawshi is a common Egyptian lunch or dinner street food. It is incredibly easy to cook and personalize according to spice or ratios of meat. The dish is usually served with tahini sauce or yogurt.
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The Visual Arts of Kahlil Gibran
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most influential Arab American figures of his time, Kahlil Gibran was an artist of many mediums. Perhaps the medium attributed to him most is that of the written text. Gibran has written many important novels, the most popular of them being The Prophet, a … Continued
A Top 10 of the Best Sunflower Seeds
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer In my personal opinion, sunflower seeds are an incredibly underrated snack in the United States. The saltiness of roasted sunflower seeds provides a great flavor, and the crunch of the kernel makes for great snacking food. It is also a much healthier food than other salty snacks … Continued
How the Fashion of Egyptian Feminist Revolutionaries Fought Colonialism
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer As feminism progressed through the late 20th century, we have all begun to recognize that experience of women advocating for their civil and social rights is one that exists throughout all cultures and nationalities. With that, it is important to recognize that as cultures and nationalities change, … Continued
Workout in the Air! Aerial Arts in the Arab World
The industry of aerial art has grown tremendously as a fun hobby, and not just in the circus. It is a mixture of dance, gymnastics, contortion, and circus performance with varying mediums like aerial silks, pole, rope, trapeze, and more!
Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit–November 4-6, 2022
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 3, 2022): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 4-6 (the 6th is optional), 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042 (15 miles outside of Washington, DC). The event … Continued
Who Was The Queen of Curves Zaha Hadid?
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Stages Born to an affluent Iraqi family in Baghdad in 1950, Zaha Hadid inherited a conservative society. Her ambitions and aspirations had to overcome women’s challenges in the middle east. According to her, her father was very supportive of her. When Zaha was 8, Mohammed Hadid … Continued
Tafheet: Saudi Arabia’s Drifting Culture
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Drifting, or “Tafheet,” is a common cultural phenomenon among Saudi youth. Since the 1970s, young men press against social and political conformity in their lives by taking to the streets. This is similar to what American drag racers did in the American 1950s. The birthplace of this … Continued
Ancient Egypt Funerary Sandals Needed for Afterlife
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials whether it was the pharaoh or a noble man in a modest rock-cut tomb, the items that were … Continued
Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA – Beauty Pageant Culture
Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. They are a great way for contestants to express femininity, promote charitable work, and connect with their culture. The Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA winners recently were awarded their crowns. However, is the backlash worth it?
This Is Why You Should Visit Iraq When You Can
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis If you were to search “tourism in Iraq” on the web, the number of websites of government agencies, especially of countries in the global north, that advise against traveling to Iraq will overwhelm you. While we recommend that you take those warnings seriously, we also … Continued
Israeli Arabs (Arab-48): A Minority in an Inclusive Country? Or A Reminder of the Illegitimacy of Israel?
Introduction After WWI, European powers established their control over Arab lands. The United Kingdom, for instance, divided its colonies into tiny protectorates. These protectorates’ borders would later form the Arab states today. Residents ruled their protectorates under the UK’s supervision. One of these colonies was the Protectorate of Palestine. After WWII, the UK decided to … Continued
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