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Beginners Guide to Cooking in an Arab Kitchen: Pickling

Before the age of refrigeration, pickling was a common form of food preservation. There is evidence of pickling in Ancient Mesopotamia, circa 2400 BC. This preservation method is still used in some parts of the Arab world today. While this is typically a method to gear up for the winter and preserve food, it has … Continued

Who was the Arab Poet Al-Mutanabbi and Why was He Influential?

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Mutanabbi is rightfully considered one of the greatest and influential Arabic poets, with works translated into over 20 languages worldwide. Starting to write at the early age of 9, many consider his poems to be a great representation of his life. Among the topics in his art is … Continued

Colors of the Arab World: Meaning and Symbolism

If you are wondering why you see green throughout our website, it is because green is the color of the Arab world! There are many symbolic meanings and representations behind the color green and the other colors of the rainbow. Arab America Contributing Writer Emily Devereaux says different colors can carry different meanings and symbols … Continued

The Arab Art of Gift-Giving

  By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of gifts, there is simple gift-giving and not-so-simple gift-giving. All cultures have their concepts of the gift. The Arab concept has deep roots in its culture history, beginning at least with the Bedouin. In an economy of extreme scarcity, the Bedouin had a strict pattern … Continued

Arab Writers Who Inspired Generations

Diana Adjadj/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no better feeling than being proud of someone from your own culture. When I was at the beginning of my writing career, I would always go back to Arab writers whose writing could change someone’s life. Such power in a simple string of words is something that any … Continued

Meet Fulla: The Barbie of the Middle East

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer In 1959, the Barbie doll hit the toy market, capturing the hearts and imaginations of young girls around the world.  What you may not know is that the Western Barbie we all know and love has quite the counterpart in the Middle East.   Meet Fulla, the “dark-eyed doll … Continued

Agricultural Technology in the Arab World

The Arab world, also known as the Arab nations, are the sovereigns in the North, East African and West Asian regions who speak Arabic. These countries, which are the heart of historical empires and caliphates, all have similar climates. Agriculture used to thrive in what was known as the first civilization of man. However, atmospheric … Continued

Arab Bread Comes in Different Shapes and Tastes

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer  The Arab World is a region that is rich with culture and heritage. One of the most prominent staples of the region is its food, which is always paired with bread. The Arab world and Arab Americans love bread and you can find it being baked and sold seven … Continued

How Christian Writers Helped Spread Arabic Language

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Language as a Tool  Language is an important medium in religion. Some religions may rely on spoken word as a means to pass down traditions and beliefs, but Christianity emphasizes sacred scriptures. Many Christian early writers translated the messages of the Bible into other languages; the purpose was to … Continued

10 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Arab World

By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is home to many different breathtaking and interesting landmarks, people, and customs. However, the Arab World is typically grossly exotified in the media. Many people know the main landmarks or current events. However, many of them do not know the customs and treasures hidden within the … Continued

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