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Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While driving through the Algarve region of Portugal with my family, I stopped at a small restaurant in Albufeira. The city’s unmistakable Moorish imprint from the 500 years of Arab rule in Algarve was evident. Its Castelo de Almoàda, with its traces of Moorish architecture along with the surrounding lush countryside-first … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024)– The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126. Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit … Continued
By: Mehdi El Merin i/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 1001 Nights, also known as Arabian Nights, is often celebrated for its enchanting stories of magic, romance, and adventure. However, beneath the surface of these fantastical tales lies a fascinating reflection of the Islamic Golden Age’s geopolitical dynamics and imperial ambitions. The collection, which grew out of … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Although most Israelis want an end to the war, an exchange of captives, and a withdrawal from Gaza, their government is not listening. Extensive and ongoing demonstrations have done little, if anything, to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, the border conflict with Lebanon is intensifying. Israel’s … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The Song’s Significance and Fairuz’s Cultural Influence Fairuz, a Lebanese singing icon, has captured listeners internationally with her wonderful voice and expressive lyrics. One of her most renowned songs, “Bektoub Ismak Ya Habibi,” translates as “I Write Your Name, My Love,” is a heartfelt confession of love … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Western Islamic Architecture refers to an architectural style that was created by the inhabitants of the various Muslim caliphates, emirates, and other empires that have existed from the 700s even to today. The architectural style can be mostly seen in western parts of the Arab world – … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore costumes that respectfully represent Arab cultural heritage. Fortunately, the gaming industry increasingly strives to depict Arabs with greater depth. The representation of Arab characters in video games has evolved from stereotypes to more thoughtful portrayals. This article explores … Continued
By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Riads can date back to the 11th century in Morocco. The exclusive real estate was home to Morocco’s wealthiest families, including merchants and traders. Not only architecturally diverse, but riads have brought great notoriety to Morocco. In the 21st century, the city of Marrakech has become one … Continued
Source: Wikimedia Commons. This picture shows the logo of the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine the Levant not just as a geographical region, but also as a vast kitchen where each country prepares its own interpretation of its shared tradition. The Levant extends over the eastern Mediterranean and includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Arab America Contributing Writer, Rania Basria explores … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. But because few translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress in … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee, or Qahwah, in Arabic, is a drink that for Arab Americans is not only for fueling a busy morning, but an important part of our culture and history. It seems that more and more we are seeing Arab coffee houses popping up everywhere across the United … Continued
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