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Easter - Ramadan Celebration during National Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 13, 2022
BY: Lily Karam / Arab America Contributing Writer In celebration of Easter and Ramadan coinciding on this year’s calendar, Palestine Foundation had a nostalgic traditional maamoul baking day for members of the Mawtini Choir and their families. The Arab American community, Christians(...)
Palestinian Christian Easter Traditions Remain Strong, but Dwindling Numbers and the Occupation Threaten the Community's Future
Apr 13, 2022
Photo Credit: PHOTOS: Palestinian Christians protest Israeli permit regime during Palm Sunday procession - +972 Magazine By: Muna Killingback / Arab America contributing writer From date-filled pastries molded in the shape of Christ’s crown of thorns to boy and girl(...)
Ma’moul – Festive Cookies for Easter
Apr 12, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Easter was always an exciting time when growing up on our southern Saskatchewan homestead. We children could not wait for Mother to make her famous Easter baklawa. It was a special treat made only(...)
The Staples of a Moroccan Kitchen
Apr 11, 2022
Photo: 5 Ways to Rock a Moroccan Kitchen By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Traditional Moroccan cuisine is globally recognized for its unparalleled flavor and taste. Moroccan cuisine can often be intricate and detailed with its spices and(...)
Eid Al-Adha: A Feast of Sacrifice
Apr 11, 2022
Qurbani BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Most of the western society knows or has at least heard of Eid, but what they do not know is that, as Muslims, we have two Eids. The first is Eid(...)
Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2022
Apr 6, 2022
Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-six state teams who have approached governors,(...)
Meet the Arab Americans Taking Congressional Races by Storm
Apr 6, 2022
By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer More than any other time in history, the names of Arab Americans are hitting ballots across the country. It is especially unprecedented that we've had this many Arab Americans who are running(...)
A Taste of Ramadan
Apr 6, 2022
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo source: Menal Elmaliki Photo source: Menal Elmaliki What is Ramadan? As you are surrounded by colorful lights, the scent of fried samosa waffling in the air, the plethora of sweets, and(...)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lebanon
Apr 6, 2022
Photo: UNESCO: Author: Véronique Dauge By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its beautiful culture and rich history. From the Phoenicians to the Romans, to the Ottomans, Lebanese history is very long and detailed. This(...)
U.S. – Persian Gulf Nations' Relations Sour over Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, and Oil
Apr 6, 2022
Saudi and Gulf Arab states have taken a hands-off position on Russia's war against Ukraine--here Putin and Mohammed bin Salman meet -- Photo The Times By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The Biden administration is dealing with worsening(...)
Arab America's Rising Leaders Kicks off Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 6, 2022
By: Issa Hosari / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 30th, students from Wayne State University, University of Michigan Dearborn, and Detroit Mercy organized an event to kick off National Arab American Heritage Month at Fairlane Town Center Mall in(...)
Ramadan Vocabulary Guide
Apr 6, 2022
Photo: What is Ramadan By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer The month of Ramadan is a holy month in Islam when Muslims practice fasting by abstaining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. During Ramadan, you may(...)4,668 Results (Page 124 of 389)