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Go topBy London Sewell/ Arab America Contributing Writer Across the Arab world, rapid development is reshaping cities, landscapes, and daily life. While new roads, towers, and tourism projects bring economic growth, they also affect how history is preserved. Many historic sites, traditions, and cultural spaces now face pressure from expansion and modernization. The result is a … Continued
By: Nourelhoda Alashlem/ Contributing writer At Coachella this year, a brief exchange between pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and a fan quickly turned into a viral, controversial moment. Sabrina Carpenter, the 26-year-old artist behind hits like “Espresso” and one of the headliners of the 2026 California music festival, was performing her Old Hollywood–themed set on Friday … Continued
April 2026 is National Arab American Heritage Month in the United States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026)— The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is leading the nationwide celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April, uniting communities across the United States while hosting its official national commemoration in the Washington, DC area. … Continued
Traditional architecture offers a powerful lens into how societies have historically responded to their environments, resources, and cultural values. From the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the mountains of the Levant and the vast landscapes of North Africa and the Horn of Africa, each region developed distinct building styles rooted in necessity. These structures … Continued
Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 By Londyn Sewell/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab identity on college campuses isn’t preserved in one single space, it’s sustained through a network of different types of student organizations. From cultural clubs to political groups, each one plays an important role in maintaining language, community, and tradition. Arab Clubs Arab clubs … Continued
Private Sector Leaders and Senior Government Officials – Including More Than 20 Current and Former Heads of Mission – “Break Bread” in the Spirit of Ramadan Imam Naghavi: “Fasting, silence, remembrance, and mindfulness – practices that we refer to as Muhasaba, or self-accountability – enable us to manage compulsions and achieve greater clarity in our lives.” NUSACC’s … Continued
Found in Misrata and Jebel Nafusa, Ftat (فتات) is an ancient Libyan Amazigh flatbread that originated within western Libya’s agricultural communities. The bread is made of a simple mix of flour and water and cooked on a hot flat surface. Its thin, layered technique distinguishes it within Libyan cuisine. Despite its long history, it remains largely unknown outside both regions. Arab America Contributing writer, Nourelhoda Alashlem, outlines the historical background and preparation method. Read more for the full history and recipe.
Lent and Ramadan are aligning for the first time in more than 30 years, bringing Christians and Muslims into sacred seasons together. As millions of Arabs across America begin fasting, prayer, and reflection side by side, this rare convergence offers a powerful moment of unity, especially within Arab communities. Arab America contributing writer, Nourelhoda Alashlem, reflects on what this shared season means for Arabs in 2026.
By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan, a nation steeped in millennia of history and cultural exchanges, possesses a rich architectural heritage shaped by its geography, climate, and diverse social history. From the rock-carved city of Petra to the humble stone villages of the highlands, Jordan’s traditional architecture reveals a deep understanding of the … Continued
By Ralph I. Hage/Arab America Contributing Writer Reflections of Culture and History The traditional architecture of Palestine reflects centuries of cultural layering, adaptation, and resilience. From the rugged hilltop villages of the West Bank to the densely built quarters of ancient cities, Palestinian architecture has evolved into a distinctive tradition shaped by geography, climate, and … Continued
By: Taim Al-Faraje / Arab America Contributing Writer At the heart of the most religiously significant land on earth lies Jerusalem. It earns the arabic nickname Beit al-Maqdis, or “Holy House,” due to its revered status in all Abrahamic religions. For Jewish people, it’s the site of ancient Jewish temples, the Western Wall, and where … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer An interesting cultural change is occurring throughout the Arab world, one that looks not only to Islamic or Arab nationalist identity but also much deeper back to the pre-Islamic and indigenous civilizations that moulded the oldest histories of the region. These ancient cultures, from the Sabaeans … Continued
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