By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World sure does know how to make sweets, from kunafa to baklawa to Om Ali. They all are lovely in their own way with great variations across the region. Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet loved by millions. It is a sweet spongy delicacy made … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Antonia Wagura Did you know? One of the distinguishing features of Al-Taghrooda is the exaggeration and extension of the Arabic vowel sounds as the lines of verse when chanted. In addition, UNESCO inscribed it in 2012 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. What … Continued
Contributing writer, John Mason, reports on a new political action committee of Black and Jewish leaders has formed to run a campaign against Congressional Rep. Tlaib. Its candidate is Janice Winfrey, Detroit City Clerk, a Black and Democrat. Winfrey is strident in her support for Israel, not, however because of Israel’s sanctity. Rather, it is due to Tlaib’s pro-Palestinian stance and her voting record against Israel’s military occupation of Palestinians.
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Sahara-horned viper is a venomous snake found in the desert of North Africa and parts of the Middle East. Its most distinct feature is the pair of horns above its eyes. It is also known as a desert sidewinding horned viper, Sahara horned viper, desert … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2018, Deema Assaf, a Jordanian architect, and Motoharu Nochi, a Japanese environmentalist, have planted three such forests in Amman, Jordan the largest of which is only 250 square meters (2,700 square feet). Their mission: is to map out a plan to restore Jordan’s vanishing forest ecosystems … Continued
By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer “Baba’s day”, the day celebrating fathers is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries like The United States and many North African countries. In the Middle East, Arab countries celebrate it annually on the 21st of June when the summer solstice occurs. It is commonly … Continued
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer One pops up on your YouTube explore page and every so often, one makes the news. If you went to school in the US, I can guarantee you had to watch one in class. Maybe a Facebook friend reposted one they felt had a powerful message. Regardless, … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt’s Paradise on Earth: Dahab Egypt has a deeply rich culture and fascinating history, but it is certainly not known for its bright blue water and golden beaches. It might surprise some that Dahab, Egypt is a hidden gem beach vacation spot for many Arabs, Eastern Europeans, … Continued
What is Refugee Food Festival? The refugee food festival is an incredible project that brings people together. The French-born initiative started in 2016. Through a partnership between the NGO Food Sweet Food and UNHCR, with the support of partners, citizens, local authorities, restaurants, and private businesses. Their purpose is to showcase refugees’ cooking talents and … Continued
BY: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard of Sharjah Heritage Museum? Welcome to the party! This article discusses the experience and value that the Sharjah Museum brings to the new generation. I took a virtual tour to discover the Sharjah heritage museum. To know what it displays and how it … Continued
BY: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer Fresh out of the dry sands of Giza, archaeologists have uncovered hundreds of ancient commodities, including statues, sarcophagi, and mummies that have been well-preserved for nearly 2500 years. The discovery comes right on the heels of a forecasted economic decline in Egypt, and it is hoped that … Continued
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