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Algebra The Arabs invented and developed algebra and made great strides in trigonometry. Al-Khwarizmi (750-850) is credited with the founding of algebra.

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Mar 28, 2026 - Mar 29, 2031

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Rediscovering the Beauty of Islam - Lecture Series

Jun 20, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

FAIRFAX, VA Finding Faith, Mercy, and Purpose Through the Qur'an - A Weekly Saturday Series with Dr. Safi Kaskas - June 20th thru August 29th,(...)

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5th NAAMA International Medical Convention

Jul 3, 2026 - Jul 5, 2026

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that registration and abstract submission are now open for the 35th NAAMA International Medical Convention, titled: Transforming Patient Care: Bridging Innovation(...)

Book Launch, Poetry Reading & Signing: Samar Najia’s Yamma, Yaba: Oh Mother

Jul 9, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026

Jerusalem Fund Washington, DC Join Samar Najia for a book launch, poetry reading, and signing of Yamma, Yaba, her new collection on the ongoing Nakba.(...)

EL 7HARA: Arabic Global Dance Party (DJ Juicy Baklawa + DJ Ahmed)

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

EL 7HARA | DJ Juicy Baklawa + DJ Ahmed | أحلى حفلة رقص عربي عالمية! EL 7HARA: Arabic Global Dance Party Get ready to vibe(...)

Reporting from Lebanon: A Conversation with Journalist Paul Hefel-James

Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026

AMESBURY, MA Join us for an in-person conversation about reporting from the region, the human cost of conflict and where Lebanon is headed. Paul Hefel-James(...)

Modern Coptic Binding Workshop

Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

ERIE, PA   BOOKFORGE invites you to unlock the secrets of an age-old binding technique that will revolutionize your approach to book creation! Uncover the(...)
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Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit November 6-7, 2026 in the Washington DC Area

Jun 24, 2026

REGISTER HERE! For Immediate Release Washington, DC (June 24, 2026):  The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Empowerment Summit(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40 Awardees--Class of 2026

Jun 17, 2026

For Immediate Release Washington, DC (June 17, 2026): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of its 40 Under(...)

NUSACC Supports Iraq Higher Education Roadshow to the United States

Jun 25, 2026

The National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) – America’s #1 commercial gateway to the Middle East and North(...)

Vegan Arabs: How Real-World People Have Integrated an Ethical Lifestyle with Culture and Identity

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By Jahnvi Chopra / Arab American Contributing Writer Defining Veganism Veganism is the ethical principle stating that animals are individuals(...)

Barazek: The Ancient Sesame Cookie That Captured the Middle East

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By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Some cookies are trendy while other cookies become part of a culture. Barazek belongs(...)

When Brands Learn Arabic: How Global Companies Translate Themselves for Arab Consumers

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Photo by Bent Van Aeken on Unsplash  By Shayla Frank / Arab America Contributing Writer In 2019, a sneaker became(...)

After Two Matches: Which Arab Teams Still Have a Real Chance in the 2026 World Cup?

Jun 24, 2026

Photo by YantsImages, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Aziz Hellal / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2026 FIFA World(...)

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Fady Joudah

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Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the 126th article in Arab America’s series on(...)

The Significance of Mezwed for Tunisians

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Photo Credit: Wikicommons By: Nadia Boughanmi / Arab America Contributing Writer The tunes of mezwed are heard from the streets(...)

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jasonwhat, CC BY 2.0, via Creative Commons By: Connor J. Buss / Arab America Contributing Writer Before the World Cup(...)
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