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Go topBaghdad – 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: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is a unique country in the Middle East. It is made up of a variety of religious groups, including Maronites, Sunni and Shia Muslims, and Druze. This diversity shapes the country’s identity. The political system reflects this diversity as well. The National Pact was created to … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The rich cultural legacy of the Arab world is reflected in the diverse array of stories, beliefs, and characters found in Arab myths and folklore. These stories, which span millennia, combine aspects of pre-Islamic folklore, old polytheistic customs, and timeless oral traditions that have been handed down … Continued
By: Jad Elsaghir / Arab America Contributing Writer For many in Gaza, finding essential aid has become exponentially difficult. Israel has consistently blocked all forms of aid from entering Gaza from food, water, medicine, and other essential items; this comes after months of continuous bombardment which has left Gaza’s hospitals, agricultural, and housing institutions in … Continued
By: 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: 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 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
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Around 13 kilometers apart lie the borders of Tangier, Morocco, and Sevilla, Spain—marking the gateway to Andalusian culture and the beginning of an extraordinary tale of exchange between East and West. The origins of Andalusi classical music trace back to the 9th century in the region of … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer When you walk down the aisles of Whole Foods, Target, and Trader Joes, you may notice the sea of questionable flavored bean concoctions labeled “hummus”. Chocolate dessert “hummus”, barbecue “hummus”, everything bagel “hummus”, “hummus” where chickpeas aren’t even an ingredient like sweet potato “hummus”. Unfortunately these are … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Captivated by its beauty, he stepped inside and asked the Armenian shopkeeper, “What is this?” The shopkeeper replied, “It’s a … Continued
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