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Miss Lebanon and Miss Arab USA - Beauty Pageant Culture
Jul 27, 2022
Crowning moment for Miss Lebanon, 2022, Photo Credit: English News By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Beauty pageants are a popular hobby around the world for women to compete with their gorgeous looks, personality, and talent. The age(...)
The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying to Arab America Foundation’s Rising Leaders Initiatives
Jul 27, 2022
Collage photo of Arab America Foundation's "20 Under 20," "30 Under 30," and "40 Under 40" initiatives. Photo: Arab America Foundation By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Every year since 2020, the Arab America Foundation has accepted(...)
Ancient Egypt Funerary Sandals Needed for Afterlife
Jul 27, 2022
Gold sandals with toe caps also known as stalls By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known(...)
Temple Restoration Uncovers Colorful Egyptian Goddess Art that Looks Like a Vulture
Jul 27, 2022
(Photo Credit: www.smithsonianmag.com) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Colorful Drawings and Inscriptions In Temple of Esna For many years, scholars knew that the Egyptian Temple of Esna was covered in inscriptions. The walls were covered in millennia's(...)
American Church Support for Palestine and Israel is Schizophrenic
Jul 27, 2022
By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Major American churches, both Catholic and Protestant, have favored Palestinian peoples for decades. Namely, they support Palestinians oppressed under Israeli military occupation. That this does not mean the churches are anti-Israel. However,(...)
This Is Why You Should Visit Iraq When You Can
Jul 27, 2022
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis If you were to search "tourism in Iraq" on the web, the number of websites of government agencies, especially of countries in the global north, that advise against traveling to(...)
Falcons and the Art of Falconry
Jul 26, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No other birds have captivated man since the dawn of history more than falcons, the most regal raptors of the hawk family. Riding the sky with flawless grace, in the eyes of men, a(...)
Pousadas – Portugal's Route of History and Gourmet Delight
Jul 26, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer About 5 km (3 mi) from Lisbon, on the road to Sintra, we stopped at the charming pink 18th century Queluz National Palace, called by a number of writers, ‘Portugal’s Versailles’. Here, amid its(...)
Bahbah: Biden Leaves Palestine Without Advancing Peace
Jul 20, 2022
Photo credit By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The most touching moments of President Joe Biden’s visit to Palestine were captured on a 90-second videotape caught by a private camera. Surrounded by Franciscan priests, known as “The Protectors(...)
Arab America Announces Fall/Winter 2022 Internship Opportunities
Jul 20, 2022
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall/Winter 2022 internship/externship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months--Beginning August to December (Flexible) Due to the COVID concerns,(...)
"Little Arabia" May Finally Be a Reality for Anaheim, CA
Jul 20, 2022
The "Little Arabia" shopping district, noted for its diverse cultural span from Arab to Mexican and more. (Photo: LA Times) By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer The US is built on ethnic enclaves. They are quite literally everywhere;(...)
Tulip: The Ottoman Obsession
Jul 20, 2022
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Tulip, A Design of Islamic Architecture Geometric shapes and patterns have been a part of Islamic art and architecture. Since Islam forbade the drawings of humans it blossomed creativity and in(...)4,636 Results (Page 110 of 387)