By: Nadia Reese/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab world has made grand influences in African Diasporac history for centuries, which means that there is an influence in African American culture. Between the arts, language, fashion, and food, the Arab community has always been there in the African American culture. Even the literature which was written … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Indonesia is an archipelago nation in southeast Asia with the fourth highest population in the world. Did you know, though, that Indonesia has the highest population of Muslims out of any country in the world? This is due to its history, which was heavily influenced by Arab … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know that countries throughout the world have their own official and national state flower? Well, the Arab World is no different. Today, in this article, let’s explore eight flowers that represent some of the countries in the Arab World. Come and join us on … Continued
By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World now has yet another notch under its belt. It can now say it is home to the deepest diving pool in the world. This record was formerly held by Poland, but the new Arab pool beats the European country’s depth by almost 50 feet. Deep … Continued
By: Lyric Ludwig/ Arab America Contributing Writer Middle Eastern fashion and clothing are often subject to stereotypes throughout various forms of media. In movies and TV especially, Arabs and Muslim people in general are often depicted in the same manner, with men wearing long white tunics and banded head scarves, and women being extensively covered … Continued
Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a distinctive Egyptian style. Origins of Shaabi Music Shaabi music originated in Egypt, specifically Cairo, during the 1970’s as a form of street music. … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is home to beautiful culture, exquisite architecture, amazing scientific discoveries, and it is also known as a place of great learning with it having established the oldest university in the world. Did you know, in the 16th century that a Sultan’s daughter … 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 Artistic expression is a powerful component of humanity. Entertainment, beauty, and functionalism are some of the most common purposes of art. However, art can also be used as a powerful tool to send a message. It is essential for people to be able to express their feelings and share … Continued
By: Danielle Meyer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Every country has unique traditions, especially at weddings. Many people think of many outdated stereotypes when they think of Middle Eastern dating and wedding customs. Arab weddings have changed greatly in the last hundred years. Here are ten wedding traditions that are common in the Arab world! Tulba … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 4, 2021): Register now for this year’s second CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 12-14 in Dearborn, Michigan (November 14th is optional). This historic in-person event connects and empowers Arab Americans across the country by engaging participants, performers, and exciting speakers in public service, business, influencers, and artists. … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America contributing writer Extra virgin olive oil has been foundational for the cuisine of Arab countries, particularly the Levant, since ancient times. Arabs have also used this liquid gold as an elixir, for ailments like the common cold or cough, or as a beauty remedy for both skin and hair. However, … Continued
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