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
Oman is a beautiful gulf country situated between 3 bodies of water, the Persian Gulf, the Omani Gulf, and the Arabian Sea. Often referred to as the “The Jewel of Musat,” the dhow, a hand strewn boat, in its grandeur is a testimony of Oman’s beauty, richness of history, culture, and ancient traditions. They’ve earned the name of greatest shipbuilders. Arab America Contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, writes on the Omanis struggle to revive and preserve a heritage that traces back to the time of the vikings.
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 Oman is a beautiful country located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. For a quick introduction, Oman has a population of 5.1 million (2020), their official language is Arab and their official religion is Islam. This Arab nation has a very rich history that can … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: On November 30, 2021, the FIFA Arab Cup soccer tournament kicked off in the country of Qatar. The ‘Arab Cup’ ran until December 18, 2021, and during the timeframe of the competition, many exciting matches took place. So, what is the purpose of the FIFA Arab … Continued
Steven Spielberg’s new version of West Side Story has hit certain Arab countries with a thud, censored by their guardians of morality and ethics. It is namely the fluid character who originally played a tomboy, now represented as a transgender person. LGBTQ movements in a few Arab countries have gained some momentum but are generally frowned on. Contributing writer, John Mason, reviews the film’s impact on Arab countries.
Tracing the History of the Khanjar By: Ruqyah Sweidan, Arab America Contributing Writer Tracing back thousand of years into the history of the Khanjar, we find that humans have developed tools for vast purposes. Even though people around the world are all different from each other, basic needs are an essential similarity. For Arabs, there … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I can’t believe it! Today, we’ll be travelling into Arab history.” My daughter Muna was excited as we left our Hotel, one of the top abodes in Muscat, Oman’s spread-out capital. In a few minutes we were on a wide avenue on our way to Nizwa the most important … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer After a long trip through the Arab World, you might want to take some time to relax. One of the best ways to do that is at a hot spring, and the Arab World has plenty of those. Here are eight of the best hot springs in … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that the Arab World is home to a myriad of different caves to explore? Here are eight different cave systems within different countries in the Arab World that will surely amaze and astound you. Umm Jarasan Umm Jarasan, the longest cave in the Arab … Continued
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer Snorkeling is a favorite pastime for many as it combines swimming with searching for all sorts of wildlife under the sea; from fish, to starfish, to octopus, to sharks, and many other sea creatures. Here are five Arab countries you should visit to find some of the best snorkeling … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Zanzibar is an island chain off the coast of modern Tanzania. The two biggest islands are Unguja, which is home to a majority of the population; and, the capital, Zanzibar City and Pemba. Modern Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous tropical region of Tanzania, and is famous mostly for its sandy beaches, … Continued
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