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Coptic Fashion in Late Antiquity
Sep 8, 2021
Example of a Coptic Tunic By: Lyric Ludwig/ Arab America Contributing Writer Middle Eastern fashion and clothing are often subject to stereotypes throughout various forms of media. In movies and TV especially, Arabs and Muslim people in general are often(...)
The Disputed Dish- Knafeh
Sep 8, 2021
The Palestinian way of knafeh. Credit: CleoButtera By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Knafeh is a dish that can be found throughout the Arab world. Although its main components are fairly standard, many countries have imparted their own twists(...)
20 Years out from 9/11, Islamophobia still on the rise
Sep 8, 2021
9/11 created a whole new world for Muslim Americans to cope with Illustration: Pinterest By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine, 20 years ago this week—the horrific attack on the twin towers. Terrorist-manipulated planes hit New York’s twin(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 9 of 13): Taliouine
Sep 8, 2021
The beautiful Tislit Gorges in Taliouine, MoroccoPhoto: Wikimedia Commons By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes,(...)
The Six Palestinian Prisoner's who Escaped Gilboa
Sep 8, 2021
The tunnel the Palestinian prisoners used to make their escape By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Early in the morning on Monday, September 6th, six Palestinian prisoners escaped out of Israel's highest security prison, Gilboa. Israeli authorities reported(...)
A look into the Proud Past: Omar Al Mukhtar: Teacher, Resistance Leader, "Lion of the Desert"
Sep 7, 2021
By Ruqyah Sweidan, Arab America Contributing Writer Sheikh Omar. Source: 5Pillars. It is often difficult for both Arabs and Americans to realize the gravity of Arab heroism when its history is shrouded by current conflicts. Libya, for example, is embroiled(...)
Salads from Biblical Lands
Sep 7, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the countries of the Middle East where civilization goes back to the dawn of history, the inhabitants have enjoyed vegetarian salads, simple yet nourishing. From the days of Sumer and the Pharaohs until(...)
How Similar are the Arabic and Persian Languages
Sep 6, 2021
Source: Discover Discomfort By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic and Persian are two of the most important and widely spoken languages in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asian regions. One might think they would be(...)
Meet Two Amazing Moroccans: The Stories of Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Merieme Chadid
Sep 6, 2021
Two famous Moroccans: Philosopher, Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Astronomer/Explorer, Merieme Chadid. Photos: Inside Arabia and Twitter. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco is famous for many things: its beautiful architecture, food, desert, culture, and many other things, but(...)
How Backgammon, or Tawla, Became Popular in the Arab World
Sep 3, 2021
Backgammon, one of the most popular games in the Arab World. Source: Wikipedia By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Tawla, Arabic for backgammon, is arguably the most popular board game in the Arab world, with people idling for(...)
“Molokhia” The Super Food of Ancient Egyptian Kings
Sep 1, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer There my parents were, rushing out the door at 6:00 am headed to the farmer’s market, with large fabric bags, their lazer sharp radar focused on one particular kind of leafy produce. If(...)
Ahmed Adaweyah: King of Shaabi Music
Sep 1, 2021
Adaweyah performing in the 1970's. Credit: Ahram Online Ahmed Adaweyah brought the Egyptian musical genre of Shaabi to the mainstream, making it a global sensation. This new genre of music has defined Egyptian popular music to this day, creating a(...)4,927 Results (Page 170 of 411)