By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer When Palestinians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Syrians celebrate Easter, no bunnies or chocolate creme eggs enter into the equation. Instead, Easter is filled with the symbolism of Christ’s resurrection, with date cookies like mamoul, or breads like Ka’ak Asfar, or “Yellow Bread” in Arabic. There are so many … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer During Ramadan and Easter, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious and cultural significance for both Arab Christians and Muslims, where they make these cookies only once a year. That ancient cookie … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer There is a wide range of customs differences between Arabs and Americans. The mix of Arabs and Americans in the United States has raised some questions from both cultures. Arabs question why Americans do certain things and as more Arabs move to the United States Americans are … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Weddings have always been lavish and marvelous and are always full of traditions and customs, which may differ from one region to another. One of those traditions is the Nukoot. Nukoot is a sum of money offered to the groom or bride individually by his/ her … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer As Electric cars start to enter the market, more and more nations are starting to invest money into electric vehicles. You may see a Tesla or other electric cars in your town more often each day. Millennials are picking up on the trend more than anyone. When … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer If you are the primary grocery shopper in your household, it would be hard to ignore the current rampant inflation. At the end of 2021, US households were spending more than 12% of their disposable income on food purchases, up from 10.8% the year before. This marked … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria is a North African country with the Mediterranean Sea to its North and the Sahara Desert to its south. Algeria has a rich history and vibrant culture, and this is demonstrated through its sites found on the UNESCO world heritage list. The UNESCO world heritage list … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World is a region that traces its origins to hundreds if not, thousands of years ago. The ancient history that is present in the Arab World makes it a fascinating area to study, and one where the field of archaeology is also used to … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a stunning country blessed with plentiful natural resources, vibrant culture, and spectacular cuisine. The country is rather well globally, but there are some interesting facts about the countries history you may not be aware of. Let’s go back in time and explore fascinating historical information … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cuisine is renowned globally for its phenomenal taste and exceptional flavors. From couscous in Morocco to mansaf in the Levant. Arab cuisine has become somewhat popular in the Western world, and you can find plenty of recipes and tons of different dishes from cookbooks to YouTube … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya is an incredible country with a long history. Despite the current conflicts, the country is a beautiful place with a rich culture. Libyans are known for being warm and welcoming, with hospitality being very important in Libyan culture. There are so many facts about Libya that make the … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Gaza, also referred to as Gaza City, is a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip. Inhabited since at least the 15th century BC, Gaza has been dominated by several different peoples and empires throughout its history. In Semitic languages, the meaning of the city name is fierce … Continued
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