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Go topBy: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Netflix recently debuted a new dating series, Love is Blind: Habibi, which quickly went viral on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram in early October. For those unfamiliar with the concept, the show revolves around a group of single men and women searching for true love. … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer The Sand War, a brief yet impactful clash between Morocco and Algeria, unfolded in the fall of 1963. Occurring just a year after Algeria’s hard-won independence from French colonial rule, the Sand War revolved around territorial disputes inherited from colonial-era borderlines. Though lasting only a few … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer According to the New York Times, Elon Musk, on behalf of President-elect Donald Trump, met last week with Iran’s representative to the United Nations. Although Iran later denied the meeting took place, the news might be taken as an early sign of the incoming administration’s shift towards … Continued
Baghdad – Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Baghdad, modern Iraq’s capital, exemplifies human creativity, perseverance, and cultural richness. During the Abbasid Caliphate, 750-1258 CE, this city became a beacon of intellectual and scientific progress, gaining the name “City of Light.” Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, analyzes how … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout my travels to Tunisia, I had the opportunity to try several different type of tajines the country had to offer. This one is a unique type of casserole-tajine that serves as a one-dish meal and a filling one at that. The spices in it blend well with the … Continued
By: Uffe Gjerding / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Uffe Gjerding, explores Denmark’s crucial role in advocating for peace and international law amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. With a forthcoming seat on the UN Security Council and an upcoming EU chairmanship, Denmark will have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer November 17th is National Baklava Day, and while some people might find a national day dedicated to a pastry a bit silly, baklava deserves an honorary place in baking history as a beautiful representation of peace. This delicacy, which originated in the 8th century B.C., is truely a … Continued
By: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie – But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my middle school classmate who accused me of masterminding 9/11 at the age of 13 (flattering, considering I didn’t … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is frequently described as a region in conflict, primarily between Muslim and Christian populations. However, this narrative oversimplifies a rich tapestry of coexistence, cultural exchange, and reciprocal impact that has defined these societies’ relationships throughout history. Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, digs into … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Rich and varied, Arab culture has had a lasting impression on the world, impacting facets of daily life well beyond the Arab country’s boundaries. Arab culture has influenced a worldwide legacy through language, art, trade, and science, adding to a collective history of creative and intellectual accomplishments. … Continued
This is the sixty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other areas. Our sixty-fourth pathbreaker is Lisa Suhair Majaj, a Palestinian American poet, writer, and scholar of Arab American Literature. Contributing writer, John Mason, shows how she depicts Palestinians in times of peace and war, showing them in continuous periods of violence in Israel and Palestine. Majaj’s identity as a Palestinian American adds a deeply emotional aspect to her work. She avers, “In difficult times, poets and writers have always provided lifelines.”
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world’s most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts, sweet syrup, and fragrant rose water make it a dessert treasured across cultures. Although commonly associated with Turkish and Greek cuisine … Continued
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