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Go topBy: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The legitimacy of Ta’amirah’s story is debated: did he just happen to stumble upon the scrolls, or was he going treasure hunting and hit the jackpot? In either case, Ta’amirah sold the scrolls to an antiques dealer that went by “Kando,” who then sold the scrolls to two other … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light blue color painted on all of its buildings. It is surrounded by the Rif mountains … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer Undoubtedly, France has left its influence within North African culture ranging from language to government, and media. Around half a century ago, France played an even greater role in North Africa. During Europe’s scramble for Africa, France colonized Algeria, Tunisia and many other African nations. Generations later, France’s impact … Continued
By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict is a contentious issue dating back to prior to World War I. This conflict officially came to a head upon the establishment of Israel as a state in 1948. Even now, this issue is deeply contentious, and oftentimes difficult to talk about. If you are unfamiliar … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia is a country well-known for its beautiful scenery, culture, and being a pioneer for women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to those facts, Tunisia is also home to quite a few historical sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The country … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer January 6, 2021, is the holiday of Epiphany in the Arab Christian world. Perhaps, you are asking, what is Epiphany, do we know it by other names? How is it celebrated? Epiphany is the holiday in Arab Christianity that celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the … Continued
By: Mariam Kanaan/Arab America Contributing Writer “Saladin” (1963), directly translated from its original Arabic title “Saladin the Victorious” (الناصر صلاح الدين) was an incredibly successful film at the time of its release. Older generations can appreciate the filmography and the star-studded cast. Classic Egyptian film legends including Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulfikar, Umar El-Hariri, and Nadia … Continued
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Are you looking for a new activity you can do right from your couch? Many museums have started to put their collections online and launched virtual tours to help people with quarantining. While you might have checked out some of the more famous museums, like the Louvre or the … Continued
By: Ivey Noojin/ Arab America Contributing Writer It is important to study the moments that have defined Arab history because they impact our everyday lives. Without these agreements, declarations, or conflicts, we wouldn’t have our culture as we know it today, our border disputes, and our allies. Arab Americans especially have a stake in this … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab American Contributing Writer Up until 1918, present-day Palestine existed under the Ottoman Empire. As with any other empire or country, Ottomans left the empire in search of a new life with new opportunities. After 1908, Young Turk Revolution led to forced conscriptions and with World War I on the horizon. Many Palestinian … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America Contributor One of the first words I was taught when trying to speak Arabic was Baab, or door in English. Doors carry a huge significance in Arab culture as they are made to symbolize new beginnings and an expression of the regions artistic traditions. Doors can be found on houses, … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Iraq under King Faisal II was the perfect situation for the U.S.: He was amenable to their wishes and was willing to support them in their attempted coups in Syria, also forming the Baghdad Pact with them. Unfortunately for Iraq, as soon as American interests were threatened with a … Continued
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