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Go topAcross North Africa, Couscous is the national dish in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The dish is made from hand-rolled semolina and served with meat, vegetables, or fish. It is a staple of weekly meals, often eaten on Fridays across the Maghreb. It is also a central part of weddings and religious gatherings. Despite how … Continued
By: Nourelhoda Alashlem / Arab America Contributing Writer Asida (also known as Aseed or عصيدة) is a traditional grain-based dish shared across Southwest Asia and Africa, particularly in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and across North Africa, including Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Sudan. The dish is eaten directly by hand from a single communal bowl, … Continued
Yennayer, the Amazigh New Year, marks the start of the agrarian calendar and one of the oldest New Year traditions still celebrated today. Observed across North Africa and the diaspora, Yennayer reflects an Indigenous understanding of time rooted in land, rain, and seasonal cycles. From shared meals and music to quiet household rituals, the celebration continues to carry memory, identity, and resilience across generations.
By Nourelhoda Alashlem/Arab America Contributing Writer Malouf refers to the classical North African musical tradition rooted in Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria. The Arabic word ma’lūf, meaning “familiar” or “customary,” gives the tradition its name. Malouf refers to a refined art music tradition shaped by centuries of cultural exchange across the Maghreb. Its orgin lies in … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer At a time of chaos in the Arab World, with Palestinian-Israeli clashes heightening, Iraq on the brink of another revolution, the United Arab Republic having collapsed just a couple years prior, and the North Yemen Civil War in full swing, Morocco, backed by France and ruled by … Continued
The story of Riyad Mahrez begins in Sarcelles, France. Mahrez was born to Algerian parents. This is the story of a player who long flew under the radar, until a breakout season changed his life, the history of English soccer, and the trajectory of his career as a whole. Mahrez, having been born in France, … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Egypt stood in the spotlight of international politics not only because of its young leader Gamal Abdel Nasser, but because it positioned itself as a voice for those struggling under colonial rule. Nasser’s popularity came from not only his charisma but mainly the … Continued
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Taim Al-Faraje/Arab America Contributing Writer Embedded in Cairo’s Gezira Island stands one of Africa’s most intricately designed buildings, namely the Cairo Tower. Standing 614 feet tall, a stunning 160 feet taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza, it at one point served as Africa’s tallest structure. It features an open … Continued
This is the eighty-third in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Our eighty-third pathbreaker, Dr. Elias Zerhouni, is an Algerian-born American scientist, radiologist, biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and pharmaceutical industry executive who served as the 15th Director of the National Institutes of Health. As John Mason, contributing writer, describes, Zerhouni is an outside-of-the-box thinker and has contributed significantly to important health improvements and breakthroughs.
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The world of Arab cuisine offers a rich variety of dishes that are as diverse as the region itself. From the aromatic spices of Morocco to the fresh, colorful ingredients of Palestine, Arab food is a celebration of community, tradition, and the simple pleasures of sharing a … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Geographic Barriers and Strategic Isolation One of the primary reasons for the Ottomans’ failure to subjugate Morocco was geography. Unlike Algeria, Tunisia, or Libya—regions that were accessible from Ottoman-controlled Egypt or Anatolia—Morocco’s location created natural barriers to Ottoman expansion. The Atlas Mountains and the vast Sahara Desert acted … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, with its sweeping dunes and harsh, arid landscapes, has given birth to a unique and evocative music genre known as Desert Blues. Rooted in the traditions of the Tuareg people, this style blends traditional Saharan rhythms with modern guitar-driven melodies, creating … Continued
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