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Arab Immigration to the United States

By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab immigration to the United States has been marked by several distinct waves, each driven by unique socio-economic and political factors. The present article explores the four primary waves of Arab immigration to the United States, emphasizing the early economic migration that occurred in the late 19th and … Continued

Ibn Sina and “The Proof of the Truthful”

Photo: wikimedia commons By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer There is perhaps no more significant figure to world academia from the Islamic Golden Age than Ibn Sina. A renowned intellectual in several arts and disciplines, his most significant contributions were in the subjects of medicine and philosophy. His book The Canon of Medicine (القانون … Continued

Maghreb Travel Guide

By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mehdi El Merini The Maghreb region, consisting of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Mauritania, offers a rich tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and historical sites that beckon travelers from around the globe. Each country, with its unique charm and attractions, provides an unforgettable experience for those willing to explore its depths. … Continued

Visualizing a Future for Palestine Requires Knowing Her Past

By: Miko Peled / Arab America Contributing Writer Palestinian history did not start with the Zionist invasion, and it will not end when Zionism departs. However, the history of Palestine is too often limited to the history of Zionism. The call “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free,” is a call for … Continued

Gaza and Gazans Can’t Disappear 

By: Barbara Nimri Aziz / Arab America Contributing Writer Do you sense that there is less and less news reaching us from the occupied Palestinian territories, expressly from Gaza? Do you feel what I fear: – that moral outrage by the world public has been spent? That those millions of creative, passionate calls for a ceasefire … Continued

Dajaj Murraq – Chicken Stew

By: Arab America Contributing Writer Habeeb Salloum Murraq is a very popular aromatic chicken stew in the United Arab Emirates. During Ramadan, it is one of the most popular dishes served because of the variety of nutrients found in it.  A traditional dish once served on a large platter and eaten by hand, it is … Continued

Reviving Palestinian Tarweedeh in Modern Music

Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Preserving Heritage through Tarweedeh in Palestinian Resistance Songs Imagine hearing “perlalalafct” and trying to determine its meaning. You might guess “Pearls,” “Pre-effect,” “Blanket,” or “Perfect.” This illustrates the confusion caused by mispronunciation. If you’re learning English and struggle with “perfect,” hearing “perlalalafct” makes understanding impossible. This is similar … Continued

1958 Lebanon: Cold War and Sectarian Unrest

By: Rania Basria | Arab America Contributing Writer The 1958 Lebanon crisis was a watershed point in Middle Eastern history and Cold War politics as a whole. From May to October 1958, Lebanon was on the verge of civil war, torn between pro-Western and pro-Arab nationalist movements and highly affected by the worldwide conflict between … Continued

Sadaqua: Free Water and Charity Through Advertising

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Sadaqua is a new and innovative project in Saudi Arabia and the UAE that merges sustainability, advertising, and charity by providing free drinking water in eco-friendly aluminum bottles. Founded by young Moroccan entrepreneur Sami Al Uariachi and his partner Dr. Siraj in Montreal, Canada, their goal … Continued

Juneteenth: Celebrating the Greatest Ascent – The Freeing of a Slave

By: Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of the Arab world is one plagued with colonialism and imperialism. African Americans can relate to this struggle against oppressive rule. By acknowledging these parallels, Arab Americans can find deeper connections and solidarity with the African American community, especially in celebrating Juneteenth. History and Importance … Continued

All for Nothing: The Iran-Iraq War

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer While Iraq and Iran might be relatively peaceful neighbors today, this wasn’t always the case. From 1980 to 1988, Iraq under Saddam Hussein and Iran under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini engaged in a terrible struggle for supremacy in the Middle East. Having started out as an Iraqi-invasion of … Continued

The Far-Reaching Consequences of an All-Out Israel-Hezbollah War

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure to restore security to the border area with Lebanon. Close to 60,000 Israeli residents have evacuated the area to avoid the reach of Hezbollah’s missiles, rockets, and drones. On the Lebanese side of the border, a larger number of … Continued

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