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Go topBy: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis: Flags represent the national and cultural identity of countries. As a matter of fact, not only countries but virtually any entity. Humans have used icons, symbols, patterns, and colors for millennia to proudly showcase their identity. This includes emblems, flags, national anthems, and so on. … Continued
Aden is located on the south of Yemen; it is a major port known for its natural harbor, trade routes as well as its tea. Adeni Tea or Adeni chai is a staple in Yemeni cuisine and is made for breakfast or after dinner for guests and is served with Yemeni desserts. Spice up your plain black tea with this simple recipe. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, shares a secret family recipe that has been passed down generations. Adeni chai is fragrant and delicious, it is made with just a few base ingredients, black loose tea, evaporated milk, cardamon, cloves, sugar, and cinnamon.
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction The Sahara-horned viper is a venomous snake found in the desert of North Africa and parts of the Middle East. Its most distinct feature is the pair of horns above its eyes. It is also known as a desert sidewinding horned viper, Sahara horned viper, desert … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer One pops up on your YouTube explore page and every so often, one makes the news. If you went to school in the US, I can guarantee you had to watch one in class. Maybe a Facebook friend reposted one they felt had a powerful message. Regardless, … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt’s Paradise on Earth: Dahab Egypt has a deeply rich culture and fascinating history, but it is certainly not known for its bright blue water and golden beaches. It might surprise some that Dahab, Egypt is a hidden gem beach vacation spot for many Arabs, Eastern Europeans, … Continued
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
Contributing Arab America writer and editor, Menal Elmaliki shows us how to make this popular Yemeni dish/ dessert. This romanticized dessert is called “Bint al-Sahn,” بنت الصحن, translated to ‘daughter of the plate,’ and is symbolic of Yemeni women. It is described as a layered bread dish or honey cake. It is a Yemeni sweet prepared with flour, eggs, yeast, samn (clarified butter), and habbat sowda or black cumin/ nigella seeds. It is the Yemeni version of a croissant, as each layer is covered with butter, and its outcome is a rich and flaky dessert. It is best eaten warm, with honey and served with tea.
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of the Arab world covers many different topics, such as religion, architecture, and trade. A topic that is not talked about often is education. What some people may not know is that some of the world’s oldest learning institutions, in the world are located in … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Nazem Kadri is a Canadian Lebanese and Muslim forward who currently plays in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are currently in the NHL Playoffs, and they won their second-round Western Conference Semifinals Series against the St. Louis Blues; however, these … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The Middle East has certainly been a front-runner, when it comes to breathtaking and sometimes unexplanatory architecture. The type of architecture found in the Middle East has never been seen around the world. Scientists often question if humans even built everything that exists in the Middle East … Continued
Ful is a traditional middle eastern food, its origin dating back centuries. In Yemen, ful is eaten for breakfast, or dinner, and is eaten with rooti–small loaf breads, gamati, or malawah–layered bread. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explains how this Yemeni breakfast is often cooked in clay and stone pots, and is spicy. It is sometimes called a spicy bean stew, soup, or chili. It’s a common dish in Yemen because it is very affordable to make while also being nutritious. Here is a quick and easy recipe for making this nutritious dish.
Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explores one of Syria’s famous architecture and design, the courtyard house. In the old city of Damascus, a city of rich history and beautiful and unique architecture, lies centuries old traditional houses that date back three millennia ago. Despite the grand allure of a courtyard house, it has become a rarity in modern/contemporary Syrian architecture. What was once an essential part of Syrian culture is now slowly disappearing.
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