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Go topBy: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Wanees Zarour is a Palestinian composer, violinist, oud, and buzuq player based in Chicago. Born and raised in Ramallah, he was immersed in music from a young age, surrounded by a family of music lovers. Over the past two decades, he’s become a central figure in Chicago’s … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Somali architecture is a diverse and vibrant blend of ancient customs, Islamic influences, and contemporary designs. From prehistoric burial monuments to modern-day skyscrapers, the architectural landscape of Somalia illustrates its complex historical trajectory and cultural exchanges. Ancient Architectural Legacy In Somalia’s ancient past, architecture was primarily … Continued
By: Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer May 4th marked the Anniversary of Egypt’s Legendary Musician Muhammad Abd al-Wahab Most Arab music influencers lived in the twentieth century and, when making a list, Muhammad Abd al-Wahhab is always near the top. The Egyptian singer and composer (1902-1991) is considered one of the most significant … Continued
By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer On National Teacher Appreciation Week, our team at Arab America extends our gratitude to teachers from all walks of life. To be an educator is to be responsible for sustaining and improving our way of life through understanding the world around us. The job of an educator … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Jaafar Tuqan was born in 1938 in Jerusalem, which was then part of Mandatory Palestine. He was the son of the renowned Palestinian poet Ibrahim Tuqan, who wrote the poem “Mawtini,” now Iraq’s national anthem. Tuqan was also the nephew of Fadwa Tuqan, a prominent Palestinian … Continued
By: Anonymous / Arab America Contributing Writer To My Fellow Arab Americans, I write to you not as an outsider or a critic but as one of you. I write with affection, not accusation. With concern, not condescension. And with the hope that perhaps, together, we can reflect on where we are and where we’re … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Zekkereya El-magharbel is a musician, designer, theorist, composer, and educator, originally from Los Angeles, California, and now based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Raised in an Egyptian household, Zekkereya’s work seamlessly blends diverse cultural influences, drawing from both their heritage and the broader musical world. Zekkereya’s journey reflects … Continued
By: Lina AbiRafeh / Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that April is National Arab American Heritage Month? No!? Yalla, let’s do this. It took only (?!) four decades of campaigning to honor the contributions Arab Americans have made to the US – and activism by Warren and Dr. Amal David, the co-founders of … Continued
By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer June 2025 marks the 700th anniversary of Ibn Battuta’s first voyage (in 1325) from Tangier, Morocco. Widely considered the most prodigious traveler in pre-modern history, Ibn Battuta traveled about 75,000 miles. That’s roughly the same distance as voyages by Columbus, Marco Polo, and Vasco da Gama combined! … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. Because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress in his … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab coffeehouses have long been more than just venues to sip a warm drink; they have the scent of freshly made coffee, the rhythmic sounds of dice rolling on backgammon boards, and heated arguments over politics and poetry. For millennia, these cafés have been intellectual and social … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans are woven into the fabric of the United States, with communities found in nearly every major city. A few neighborhoods, in particular, have especially high concentrations of Arab Americans. These enclaves are rich in culture, featuring Arab restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and other businesses—serving … Continued
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