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Author Archives: Ala Abed-Rabbo

Defining the Beauty of Arab Women and their Characteristics

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab women are undeniably beautiful, both physically and intellectually. Most have endured many societal, male-dominance, and follow traditional aspect challenges. Through their strength, many Arab women are working towards gender equality, freedom, and empowerment. They aim to embody and lead their populations, and to pledge to additional positive change. … Continued

Family as the Focus of Arab Social Activities and its Significance

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab societies, a family is a primary concern. The family is considered the central social security system for the elderly and young and older people. In the Arab culture, parents take care of their children well into their adult lives, and children reciprocate by taking responsibility for their … Continued

The Period When Arab Literature Flourished in America

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer The tale of Arab American literature began in the late 1800s when Arab immigrants traveled to North America. They traveled in large numbers from the Syrian region of the Ottoman Empire, mainly from what is now present-day Lebanon. They settled in cities such as Boston and New York. Who … Continued

Recommended Ideas on how to Utilize Time as Arab Americans

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer          Recommended ideas to all Arabs and Arab Americans – moving to another country, such as the United States, may fulfill one’s dreams as well as facing new challenges. New Arab comers to the United States or Arab Americans should focus on specific aspects, such as … Continued

Dubai – From a Desert to a Remarkable and Futuristic City!

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Dubai is located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf and lies directly within the Arabian Desert. It is the most overcrowded city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even including the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. The city claims … Continued

Using Music To Express the Plight of the Palestinians

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Music and musicians have played a considerable role in Palestinian nationalism. Songs explain the country’s dilemma or the occupation since the Nakba, or the “catastrophe.” Nakba is the Arabic word for the 1948 loss of Palestine and the formation of the state of Israel. Musical styles and their sociopolitical … Continued

The Arab Pride and their Love Towards their Nationalism

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Patriotism Arab nationalism is a pro-independence belief that declares the Arabs are a nation and supports the unification of Arabs, honoring the glories of Arab civilization, their language, and literature, calling for revitalization and partisan union in the Arab World, as explained by Arab America contributing writer, Ala … Continued

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