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Go topBy: Stephanie Abraham /Arab America Contributing Writer At this time last year, Arab America published my piece “Cancel Christmas?, which announced that Christmas would not be celebrated publicly in the Holy Land. This meant that those of us in the diaspora who celebrate the religious and cultural holiday that marks the birth of Jesus could … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer Morocco’s successful joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup is a monumental achievement, marking the first time the tournament will be co-hosted across two continents: Europe and Africa. This collaboration signifies a new era of transcontinental unity in sports while … Continued
By Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Studying by the dim glow of a candle is a cliché often used by Arab parents to emphasize the hardships they endured to secure their education and inspire their children to pursue a brighter future. But what if this familiar phrase wasn’t just a metaphor? What if … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer In this piece, Arab American contributing writer, Fedal Hanoun, explores the evolution of Syria’s national flags, reflecting its rich cultural heritage, political changes, and struggles for independence. From the symbols of ancient civilizations to Ottoman rule, the Arab Revolt, and French mandate, each flag marked a key … Continued
By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer We must continue to celebrate while we praise our martyrs; we must struggle to maintain and fortify our budding artistic community while we assist needy families overseas; we must reaffirm our cultural values and noble heritage while being presented with horrifying headlines; we must stand strong … Continued
By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer When I first picked up Salma Hage’s The Levantine Vegetarian, I wondered if we really needed another Middle Eastern cookbook. After all, its publisher, Phaidon, has released several in recent years, including The Arabesque Table, The Palestinian Table, The North African Cookbook, and Middle Eastern Sweets—the latter … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing WriterFrom all of us at Arab America, we’re thrilled to bring you our handpicked gift guide: The Top Ten Perfect Arab-Inspired Finds for the Season of Giving! Whether it’s an elegant thobe, a bold Palestinian hoodie, or a beautifully crafted mate tea cup, this list spotlights amazing pro-Palestinian … Continued
This is the sixty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-seventh pathbreaker is Ernest Hamwi, a Syrian born Arab American businessman and entrepreneur. Born on November 18, 1883, in Damascus, Syria he is considered by some as the creator of the ice cream cone, which he purportedly conceived of while working as a concessionaire at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Contributing writer, John Mason, informs us that there is much more information available on the ice cream cone than exists on Ernest himself. Nevertheless, this is his brief but eventful story.
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Things are looking up in Syria for the first time in a long while. The new transitional regime is cooperating and communicating with diverse local communities days after taking the capital. The new leaders appear to be respecting the freedoms of faith and conscience. They are also … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost for the Assad government or a promising round of talks between ruler and opposition. Last week, the Islamist … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Born in Lanús, Argentina, the legendary Diego Maradona holds a special place in the hearts of not only Argentinians and Napolitanos but football fans around the world. His unwavering passion for the sport (not to be confused with American football) continues to inspire us. Maradona’s influence runs … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The globe has historically benefited greatly from the intellectual, artistic, and cultural contributions made by the Middle East. A thriving generation of artists and filmmakers from the area has surfaced in recent decades, drawing attention from all over the world with their examinations of modernity, identity, and … Continued
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