By: Arab America Contributor Writer / Carrie Stewart You may have a dream to work for NASA or go into space. Well, one talented Palestinian woman actually got to be a major part of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission! This article will dive into her work and how she stays connected to her Arab roots. Nujoud … Continued
The Galabeya is a traditional and historical part of Egyptian culture. Mostly seen in the Nile Valley but stretching to Upper Egypt, this attire has been worn in farming communities for hundreds of years.
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Trade between China and the Arab world emerged and flourished as early as the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, ceramics, silk, paper, and other handicraft products were exported to Arab countries along the Maritime Silk Road. Today, Yiwu, a city in China, attracts many Arab merchants. … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Earlier this month, Pope Francis made a historic first papal visit to the country of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf from November 3-6, 2022. Never before has any pope visited Bahrain, a country with an almost seventy-percent Muslim majority. Interestingly enough, Bahrain also happens to have … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya. It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued
By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Falafel is a very famous Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from chickpeas, broad beans, or both. It is normally an appetizer but can also be served on salads, in a pita, as a side, and much more. People normally eat it … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer It’s spooky season and although Halloween has yet to gain widespread popularity in the Arab world, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of eerie tales from the region to make you want to leave the light on before bed. Jinn Jinn, also sometimes written as djinn, can best … Continued
By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria In the central town of Rastan, an intact Roman-era mosaic with a 1,600-year history is bathed in sunlight again. It has been a significant archaeological discovery since the Civil War started in 2011. This discovery not only revealed to the world … Continued
Esraa Warda is taking dancing to Raï (Algerian folk music), from life to specialization, from regional to worldwide. By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Time after time, the recognition of Arabic folk dance in the media encompasses and stays in a simple and general definition, belly dance – an exotic and passionate dance … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued
A list of 10 culture shocks from an American student while studying abroad and living in Egypt for 5 months.
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