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Mediterranean - At home dining experience

Feb 5, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026

Overview Step into the warmth and vibrancy of the Mediterranean without leaving home. This private dine in experience make you feel at the sea ~(...)

Ramadan Dialogue and Friendship Dinners- 2026 By

Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026

You and your loved ones are warmly invited to the Ramadan Dialogue and Friendship Iftar (fast-breaking) Dinners... You and yours are cordially invited to the(...)

Inter-Faith Iftar & Art Gallery Auction

Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026

Washington, DC Catered Iftar, Artworks by Palestinian artist Zahi Khamis for auction, and words by Imam Yahya Hendi and Kyle Cristofalo Please join the Jerusalem(...)

Bayati ~ Live Middle Eastern Music & DJ

Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz with Bayati at The Ship. Enjoy a mix of Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Kurdish and Greek music Doors 9pm ~ Showtime(...)

Ramadan Iftar & Lent Dinner

Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

6:00 PM at Alif Institute:  3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340 Adult Ticket:  $50 (member), $55 (non-member) Student Ticket:  $35 (13 years old +) Sponsorship(...)

EMPIRE RAQS - NEW YORK BELLY DANCE FESTIVAL MAIN SHOW

Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

Get ready to groove and sparkle at the ultimate belly dance bash in NYC – Empire Raqs is where the magic happens! EMPIRE RAQS -(...)

ARAB FESTIVAL ORLANDO

Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 22, 2026

Experience the vibrant culture, food, music, and fun of the Arab Festival Orlando in person! ARAB FESTIVAL ORLANDO Join Us for the 14th Annual Arab(...)

Skate For Gaza Fundraiser

Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026

BOSTON, MA Come skate and have fun while raising funds for families in Gaza. There will be a a band, raffle, silent auction, and vendors(...)
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Arab American Comedian Yasmine Elhady to Perform at National Arab American Heritage Month Signature Event, April 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 11, 2026 — On Thursday, April 16th, Arab American comedian Yasmin Ehady will perform(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces National Arab American Heritage Month in April 2026: Many Voices, One Community

Feb 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC — February 4, 2026 — This April, the Arab America Foundation proudly celebrates National Arab(...)

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Photo: Symbols of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the three Abrahamic religions. Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing(...)

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By: Diksha Tyagi/Arab America Contributing Writer At this time of year, luck is particularly on our minds. Many perspectives on(...)
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