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Go topBy: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Comparison For decades, countries compete to host one of the world’s most observed events, the FIFA World Cup. This mega sporting event comes once every four years. Countries that host this competition have to meet high standards to qualify. They then enter a draw. Since Qatar was … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer It all began in the 1870s with a sweets vendor in Hama Syria. The patriarch of the Salloura family figured out a way to make sweet cheese pancakes rolled around sweet cream, called Halawet El Jibn, which in Arabic means “sweetness of the cheese.” The cheese rolls were scented … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Muslim participation in the United States military dates back as far as the inception of this young nation. Muslim slaves are noted as defending the colonies against Great Britain in the early stages of the Revolution, they participated in the Civil War, and the World … Continued
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer In my personal opinion, sunflower seeds are an incredibly underrated snack in the United States. The saltiness of roasted sunflower seeds provides a great flavor, and the crunch of the kernel makes for great snacking food. It is also a much healthier food than other salty snacks … Continued
By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia, “The promontory of the eternal sun”, is one of the most charming and breathtaking towns in the whole world. It is located north of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, on top of a cliff on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer The iconic revolutionary duo Blind Sheikh Imam and Poet Ahmed Fouad Negm transformed the music scene in Egypt by creating a new era of popular music. Music that frightened political regimes and outlasted its creators. Their message became an integral part of the Egyptian Revolution decades after … Continued
The industry of aerial art has grown tremendously as a fun hobby, and not just in the circus. It is a mixture of dance, gymnastics, contortion, and circus performance with varying mediums like aerial silks, pole, rope, trapeze, and more!
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer At the core of democracy is participation, and at the core of participation is accessibility. Along these lines, the US government has taken plenty of measures to make elections widely accessible to a large and diverse American population. From public advertisements, to expanded voting windows, it is … Continued
(Photo Credit: luxurylaunches.com) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer According to those acquainted with the topic, Saudi Arabia is preparing the world’s largest skyscrapers in a primarily unpopulated portion of the nation as part of a new US$500 billion development called Neom. According to Bloomberg, buildings will reach from the Red Sea coast … Continued
Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. They are a great way for contestants to express femininity, promote charitable work, and connect with their culture. The Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA winners recently were awarded their crowns. However, is the backlash worth it?
The Tulip design takes center stage in Islamic design and architecture, trip to Turkey will show you elaborate and archaic designs of tulips on every facet of their world, appearing on ceramic dishes, tea cups, plates, tiles, embroidery, carpets, and of course on old and historical buildings, monuments, and mosques. Which begs the question, why is this floral design so popular in Islamic architecture and design. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explores the geometric shapes and patterns have always been a part of Islamic art and architecture since Islam forbade the drawings of human, from it blossomed a theatrical feat of creativity.
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America contributing writer. The ancient history of Libya, the undiscovered country, is unknown to many. However, there are various stories used to describe ancient Libya. Many know Libya through Egyptian references and loose Greek and Roman descriptions. Sallust wrote in his Jarguthine War that “Africa in the beginning, had Gaetulians … Continued
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