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Breaking: President Joe Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 25, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) April 25, 2021 – In a letter to Arab America and the Arab America Foundation, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, recognized National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). The letter was released at(...)
History of Arabic Alchemy
Apr 24, 2021
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab American Writer It is not a secret that Arabs laid the foundations to many of the modern sciences - chemistry, physics, medicine, mathematics - and they greatly influenced the West. However, they were also masters in(...)
The Importance of Mental Health in The Muslim Faith
Apr 24, 2021
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America Contributing writer There’s always been a stigma surrounding Mental Health, regardless of where in the world you are. Topics like depression and anxiety are rarely ever mentioned in discussions or in pop culture, therefore only(...)
Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East
Apr 23, 2021
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 4
Apr 23, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 3
Apr 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 2
Apr 21, 2021
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world(...)
Visiting Bosra – Syria’s Nabatean/Roman Reborn City
Apr 21, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Nabatean Arabs! They were in Petra. I never knew their kingdom extended to southern Syria.” Like most people who are familiar with the history of Middle East common my friend did not connect Nabateans(...)
‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen
Apr 21, 2021
"The Heart of Lebanon," one of Ameen Rihani's monumental works with a new English translation by Dr. Roger Allen, Professor of Arabic Literature and Language at the University of Pennsylvania is due to be released on May 15, 2021. Photo:(...)
Recap: National Arab American Heritage Month-- Celebrating Arab American Literature, Poetry, Art and Music
Apr 21, 2021
By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer On Sunday, April 18, 2021, our Arab American Heritage Month event featured talented Arab Americans from the Arts. Our distinguished guests spoke about their experiences and achievements in Visual Arts, Literature and(...)
National Arab American Heritage Month - Celebrating the Contributions of Arab Americans
Apr 21, 2021
National Arab American Heritage Month is a month-long weekly event that is happening on April 11, 18, 25 By Sara Tawfik/ Arab America Contributing Writer For over a century, Arab Americans have made numerous contributions to virtually every aspect of(...)
10 Things to Know About Ramadan
Apr 21, 2021
Photo: TheSun By: Meral Abu-Jaser /Arab America Contributing Writer There are many things that you probably know about Ramadan, but there is always something new to learn. Since the holy month is here, let us discover and educate ourselves about(...)4,030 Results (Page 117 of 336)