As Ramadan is upon us, families are gathering for iftar, the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day’s fast. The word iftar literally means “breakfast” in Arabic. The other meal eaten during Ramadan, which is taken in the morning (pre-dawn), is called suhoor. Suhoor needs to be nutritious … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer This article will be a three-part series that discusses three paintings of the revered and respected Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour. Sliman Mansour is a Palestinian painter and artist. He was born in a village in Ramallah and in a time when the zionist had not occupied and … Continued
BY: Lily Karam / Arab America Contributing Writer In celebration of Easter and Ramadan coinciding on this year’s calendar, Palestine Foundation had a nostalgic traditional maamoul baking day for members of the Mawtini Choir and their families. The Arab American community, Christians and Muslims, wanted to re-live their cultural traditions at home-away-from-home and pass such beautiful practices … Continued
By: Muna Killingback / Arab America contributing writer From date-filled pastries molded in the shape of Christ’s crown of thorns to boy and girl scouts marching and playing drums and bagpipes, Palestinian Christians continue to celebrate Easter in the land where Christianity was born. In Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories–the West Bank including East … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Traditional Moroccan cuisine is globally recognized for its unparalleled flavor and taste. Moroccan cuisine can often be intricate and detailed with its spices and presentation. Before you learn how to make sweet and savory chicken Bastilla or mouthwatering chicken tagines, it is important to learn about the … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Most of the western society knows or has at least heard of Eid, but what they do not know is that, as Muslims, we have two Eids. The first is Eid Al-Fitr, which is the most commonly known, and Eid Al-Adha, which is less known among westerners … Continued
Photo: UNESCO: Author: Véronique Dauge By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its beautiful culture and rich history. From the Phoenicians to the Romans, to the Ottomans, Lebanese history is very long and detailed. This history is demonstrated through the archeological sites across the country. All of these sites are … Continued
By: Issa Hosari / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 30th, students from Wayne State University, University of Michigan Dearborn, and Detroit Mercy organized an event to kick off National Arab American Heritage Month at Fairlane Town Center Mall in Dearborn, Michigan. This event featured a performance by the Maple Drummers, dabke lessons, a cultural … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer The month of Ramadan is a holy month in Islam when Muslims practice fasting by abstaining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. During Ramadan, you may come across Arabic words used to describe certain elements of Ramadan. Let’s identify and explore some of these terms! … Continued
How to play the Oud? This page contains tips on the best and healthiest ways to get the best out of the Oud. For those who practicing or performing on stage. Improve your skill set from these useful tips, I recommended for our students: The perfect way to practice playing the Oud is to assume … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer When Palestinians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Syrians celebrate Easter, no bunnies or chocolate creme eggs enter into the equation. Instead, Easter is filled with the symbolism of Christ’s resurrection, with date cookies like mamoul, or breads like Ka’ak Asfar, or “Yellow Bread” in Arabic. There are so many … Continued
Arab music is beautifully unique, from its use of meaningful and romantic language to its beautiful sounds made using classic Arabic instruments. There has become such a diverse range of Arabic music, from the classics such as Fairuz and Umm Kulthum to love songs by Wael Kfourey and Nancy Ajram, to rap music by Tagne and El Grande Toto. Arab America contributing writer, Nouha Elyazidi, explores great playlists of Arabic music on the streaming platform Spotify.
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