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Sufi Heart-based Meditation Practice

Jan 11, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026

NOVATO, CA Overview Heart-Based Meditation based on teachings of Sufi Masters, Dr Nahid Angha and Dr. Ali Kianfar This class is designed for those interested(...)

Echoes of Elsewhere

Mar 28, 2026 - Mar 29, 2031

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Gaza Arts Market at City-State Public House!

Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

City-State Public House Washington, DC Discover unique handmade treasures and learn cool crafts at Gaza Arts Market, happening live at City-State Public House! Gaza Arts(...)

Calligraphy Workshop

Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026

ROCKVILLE, MD Join us for an introduction to Arabic calligraphy with Khalid Casado! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calligraphy-workshop-tickets-1985865129059?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  

Annual Family Night Dinner & National Arabic Heritage Month

Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026

To update the community on the most recent services of the WAFAA organization and to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month. Please join us for(...)

Share this event Home? A Palestinian Woman's Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness.

Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026

Overview A performance and workshop by Hend Ayoub In Israel, she's Palestinian. In the Arab world, she's Israeli. In America, she's an "Other." Join us(...)

Maza Night

Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026

Join Karimah for a delicious night of authentic Lebanese maza dishes to share with friends or family.

ACC Musical Event

Apr 17, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026

HOUSTON, TX   🎶 A Night of Musical🎶 Honoring the Legendary Mohammad Abdel Wahab Featuring a Live Performance by Abdulsalam Alnajjar 📅 Saturday, April 18,(...)
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National Arab American Heritage Month Launches April 1, 2026—Arab America Foundation Unites Communities Nationwide

Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 is National Arab American Heritage Month in the United States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026)— The(...)

Proclamations for National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Since launching the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, our movement has received numerous proclamations recognizing Arab Americans'(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for National Arab American Heritage Month Signature Event, April 16, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 4, 2026 — On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Arab America Foundation (AAF) will(...)

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National Arab American Heritage Month 2026 Sponsors A big thank you goes out to all of our sponsors for National(...)

Sheshbani: Libya’s Hidden Ashoura Tradition

Apr 8, 2026

By: Nourelhoda Alashlem / Contributing Writer The figure Sheshbani (شيشباني) is a Libyan tradition tied to Ashoura, a holiday in(...)

How Egyptian Political Satire Transformed Youth Political Discourse

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Dr. Bassem Youssef, Former Host, Al-Bernameg by Concordia (CC BY 2.0) By Claire Keefe/Arab America Contributing Writer In the decade(...)

Influence Without Intervention: China’s Influence in the Arab World

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons By Ben Samuels/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab World, a region often shaped by military intervention,(...)

Arab Fashion, Dance, and Pop Culture Take Center Stage at the National Arab American Heritage Month Signature Event 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 8, 2026 — On Thursday, April 16th, Arab fashion, dance, and pop culture take(...)

"My Culture Is Not Your Costume:" A Look at Orientalist Moroccan Fashion

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Moroccan Sanchez, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Mitzi Tapang / Arab America Contributing Writer When was the(...)

Arab America Foundation Announces 40 Under 40-Class of 2026: Applicants Now Accepted

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For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. (Wednesday, April 8, 2026): The Arab America Foundation announced today that the registration period is now(...)

How the Iran War Debate Lost Its Soul

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Trump announcing strikes on Iran, February 28 2026--Photo Wikimedia Commons By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer A stunning moral(...)
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