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Coffee, Cake and Islam

May 9, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

CHANTILLY, VA   Join us for a delightful evening of coffee and cake, a tour of our mosque, and meaningful conversations with Muslims of Ahmadiyya(...)

Arab American Bar Association of MA: Boston Little Syria Walking Tour

Jun 25, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026

China Trade Gate Boston, MA Explore the rich history of Boston's Little Syria on a walking tour led by Chloe Bordewich, co-founder of the Boston(...)

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(...)

HAYATI HOUSE

Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

Detroit, M One night. Endless memories. Experience the magic of Hayati House! grab your ticket before it sells out! Hayati Nights Presents: HAYATI HOUSE Hayati(...)

Sammy Obeid: Memphis Memories

Jul 14, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026

Memphis, TN Comedian Sammy Obeid (Netflix, Conan, TikTok) is LIVE in Memphis ONE night only! Tuesday, July 14, 7pm at Blue Hookah Join globally touring(...)

Weekly Activity for Kids: Communicate Like an Egyptian

Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026

  Join us in creating and solving hieroglyphic messages and creating your own name cartouche. On select Thursdays afternoons from 3 - 4 pm, we(...)

Majnun Haus: A Night of Afro House & Arabic House w/ ALTAMAR, TAAHAA & MIAN

Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA Majnun Haus: A Night of Afro House & Arabic House featuring ALTAMAR, TAAHAA & MIAN The Madarae Awarded San Francisco's #1 Dance(...)

A Moroccan High Tea

Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

Silver Street Studios Houston, TX Sip, snack, and savor at our Riad High Tea Party. Surround yourself with Andalusian art, listen to Moroccan music, mingle(...)
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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

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

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