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Arab History

Qamar Al-Din, The Recipe of the Middle East

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The Golden Fruit Qamar Al-Din, قمر الدين, translates to the ‘Moon of the Religion or Faith,’ and it is one of the most famous beverages in the Middle East. Apricot, مشمش in Arabic, is the star of this drink and it is referred to as the fruit … Continued

Emad Batayeh Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued

Ancient Sumerian Inventions Used in Modern Day Society

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Alana Rehman Who are The Sumerians? The Sumerians were the very first inhabitants of Sumer, which we know today as being modern Iraq. Sumer is often considered to be one of the worlds earliest civilizations, being located in southern Mesopotamia. The land of Sumer was between the Euphrates and Tigris … Continued

Lubana Al-Quntar Performs with National Arab Orchestra at the “Taking Back our Narrative” Event presented by Arab America Foundation and Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Iraq

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Ancient Mesporamia, which makes up modern day Iraq, is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization”, being home to powerful civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Bablyonians. These civilizations ruled the region dating all the way back to 10,000 BCE and there are still … Continued

U.S. Returns Ancient Assyrian Artifact to Palestinian Authority, Causing Ruckus in Israel

The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs recently returned to the Palestinian Authority a rare Assyrian ceremonial spoon almost 3,000 years old. On being looted from a site near the Palestinian village of Khirbet al-Koum, the Iron Age spoon ended up in the hands of a Manhattan antiquities collector. Contributing writer John Mason, writes about this story, including Israeli reporting on the return of the looted artifact, which differed sharply from outside reports. One such story was titled, “US spoon-feeds the Palestinian Authority a looted artifact.” Other Israeli press reports suggested that there is no proof of the object’s Palestinian cultural character.

Labor of Love: Embroidering Palestinian History

By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Qatar Museum has opened an exhibition in honor of Palestine and the Palestinians. The Labor of Love exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the discovery of tatreez (embroidery). It showcases the history of tatreez and how it has been woven into the fabric of Palestinian society. History … Continued

8 Sites to See While Visiting Kuwait

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Kuwait is a small Gulf Country in the Middle East, slightly larger than Qatar, that is known for its large oil reserves. But Kuwait has far more than just oil, it contains a rich culture and history that is observable as soon as you enter the country. … Continued

25th Arabian Gulf Cup to be Hosted in Basra, Iraq

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup  The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued

The Mission to Find Cleopatra

By: Karizma Avila / Arab America Contributing Writer Cleopatra’s intelligence was one of the many traits that guided her successful reign in ancient Egypt. Ensuring no man would ever find her tomb, she has outsmarted experts for centuries in their search to find her. Her intelligence is still remarkable today, as a woman-led archaeologist team … Continued

A Brief Overview of Arab-American Activism in the 1960s and 70s

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer The first documented Arab immigrants of the United States largely came from the Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine areas in the 1890s. This led to the founding of a Christian-majority neighborhood known as “Little Syria.” Arab immigration then continued in a series of three more waves. The second … Continued

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