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Go topBy: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic poetry has long served as a mirror for Arab identity, thought, and beauty. From its early days in the harsh deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to its flowering in the cosmopolitan courts of Baghdad under Abbasid rule, Arabic verse has evolved with each shift in culture … Continued
By: Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer A casualty of violent armed conflict in modern history is the destruction of historic material culture. This includes artifacts housed in museums to archeological sites vulnerable to wholesale destruction. The motivations for these activities range from looting for resale on the black market to the explicit destruction … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer Moez Street, nestled in the heart of Historic Cairo, is a living chronicle of Egypt’s layered past.Once the core passage of Fatimid grandeur, it embodies over a thousand years of Islamic art,architecture, and urban life. From intricately carved wooden mashrabiyas to towering minarets,the street’s aesthetic reflects the … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans and Middle Eastern Americans maintain a distinct and frequently misunderstood position in American society. The general public may mix terminology such as Arab, Muslim, or Persian. However, these identities are separate, with significant historical, cultural, and religious roots. Fayzeh Abou Ardat, an Arab America contributing writer, … Continued
By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer When I had the chance to visit the Coptic Museum in Fustat for a course on Egyptian History, I was immediately drawn to its unique setting and architectural presence. Nestled in the heart of Old Cairo and the Religious Complex, the Coptic Museum’s exterior immediately draws the … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s imagine it’s 1929 in Beirut for a moment. Amidst the city’s dusty, unpaved streets and horse-drawn carriages, you’ve caught glimpses of the Ford Model T around town. Its long, boxy form is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before—a fascinating metal carriage with windows and doors, … Continued
By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America Contributing Writer Southern Italy, particularly Sicily and parts of Calabria, carry a profound legacy of Arab influence. This influence began with the Arab conquest of Sicily in the 9th century. It has left an unforgettable imprint on the region’s architecture, cuisine, language, science, and cultural identity. Despite the … Continued
By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer The early 20th century saw increased western intervention in the middle east, and the rise of secular Arab nationalism. A cornerstone of this Arab Nationalism was the idea of Pan-Arabism. Put simply, it is the belief that the entire Arab world which has a shared culture, language, … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In the mid-20th century, Iraq stood on the brink of transformation. Flush with newfound oil wealth, the Iraqi government under King Faisal II embarked on a grand modernization effort aimed at reshaping Baghdad into a global cultural hub. One of the most ambitious – but ultimately … Continued
By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can be traced back to modern-day … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks of the medieval Muslim conquests of Europe, they might first think of the Ottoman invasions of southern and eastern Europe in the 14th century. However, another far earlier example of this can be seen on the Iberian Peninsula – and their territories there existed … Continued
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Father’s Day was originally a Western celebration more so than Middle Eastern. Al-Jazeera, in looking into the Arab celebration of Fathers, found that its Western origin dates to at least 1508, where its first mention was in a southern European tradition. In the U.S., mainly Catholics originally … Continued
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