BY: Leila Diab / Arab America Contributing Writer As the wind blows and storms at times rain upon the lives of women worldwide, the bright rays of sunlight capture the unimaginable spirit of women’s endurance. This year 2022, now more than ever, as we witness the heralding bravery and courage of Ukrainian women, who defend … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Orientalism is a concept that has always been prevalent in Western society; however, this term was established by Edward Said in his book Orientalism (1978). Edward Said is a Palestinian American academic, political activist, and literary critic who analyzed literature in terms of social and political factors that may … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Weddings have always been lavish and marvelous and are always full of traditions and customs, which may differ from one region to another. One of those traditions is the Nukoot. Nukoot is a sum of money offered to the groom or bride individually by his/ her … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The Scout Movement has always been an integral part of society and has focused on the quest of educating young people on the values of life to help them play a constructive role in their community. Following the principles of scouting towards God, others, and self. The … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Kudrit Kadir is a delicious Arabian dessert made out of three layers. The bottom layer is made out of chocolate cake, the second layer is made out of custard, and lastly is the caramel glaze. Kodrit Kadir translates to “The will or power of Allah”. The reason … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Western marriage proposals have always been somewhat simple. A guy asks the girl’s father for her hand out of respect, and after he gets the approval, he will buy a ring, plan a romantic proposal, get on one leg and ask her to marry him. However, Eastern … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever seen a Muslim on a train or a bus whispering to themselves and moving their fingers or even holding what would appear to the people who do not know as a beaded necklace? Well, what you are probably seeing and hearing is a Muslim … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The 2019 Sand of Arawiya duology We Hunt the Flame, written by Hafsah Faizal, is an extraordinary book that captures ancient Arabian nights. The book’s richly detailed world is beautiful in its description and usage of words and allows the readers to delve into a world of assassins, … Continued
By: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where eyeliner originated from and how it was made? Well, the answer is simple. Eyeliner or (Kohl) was first used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a dark line drawn around the eye. It is known for its captivating precision and its numerous … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Calling out one’s name has always been by using that person’s name and in some cases Mr, Mrs, Ma’am, etc. However, have you ever heard the word (Abu or Um) used to call someone? These prefixes are excessively and commonly used in Arab societies. Abu is an … Continued
BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer The Palestinian city of Nablus has always been renowned for its production of olive oil soap. The estimated number of factories before the Intifada was nearly more than 30 factories; however, with the Israeli occupation and the increase of olive oil prices, the number of factories had … Continued
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