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Yemeni Immigrants Stranded under the Muslim Ban finally Welcomed to the U.S., while their Home Country is in Tatters
Jul 21, 2021
Yemenis finally earned Temporary Protected Status under Biden Photo Igrafed.com By: John P. Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer As the civil war in their country continued unabated, Yemeni Arabs initially blocked from the U.S. by the Trump Muslim Ban(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 13): Marrakech
Jul 21, 2021
A collage of the famous places to go to in Marrakech, MoroccoPhoto: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the(...)
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center: Largest in the Arab World!
Jul 20, 2021
Image 1: Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre JACC Exterior. Source: kuna.net. By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no(...)
The Formation of Saudi Arabia
Jul 20, 2021
By Arab America Contributing Author/ Christian Jimenez Saudi Arabia is one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East today, containing large quantities of oil and involved with most numerous conflicts across the region as they are now in(...)
What is a Marabout in Morocco and Who Were the Seven Saints of Marrakech?
Jul 19, 2021
A Marabout's (saint's) tomb in Morocco. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has drawn its religious influences from many nations, cultures, and systems. Morocco’s official religion is Islam, but because of its Berber(...)
The Pre-Islamic Religion of the Arabs
Jul 19, 2021
The goddess al-Lat, engraved in stone. Photo: Lumen Learning By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer While the pre-Islamic Arabs practiced many different religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism, they actually did have their own native religion. This(...)
White House Virtual Conversation: Building Vaccine Confidence in the Arab American Community
Jul 16, 2021
On Wednesday, July 21st from 3-4 pm, the White House will convene a special event to discuss the current vaccine situation in the Arab American Community. Invitation and registration information is below. All, On behalf of the White House COVID-19(...)
Does Ancient Egyptian and Coptic live on in Egyptian Arabic?
Jul 16, 2021
Coptic, the final stage of the Egyptian language. Source: Biblical Archaeology Society By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian Arabic is one of the most well known dialects of Arabic around the world, as many Arab films and(...)
How to Travel the Arab World: Workaway
Jul 15, 2021
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer While we read about the wonders, landscapes, and treasures of the Arab world, visiting the countries can seem both intimidating as well as expensive. With hotel prices, transportation costs, food expenses, as well as simply(...)
Prominent Arabs in Ancient Rome
Jul 15, 2021
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Many point to the Roman Empire as an example of the world’s first superpower, with its long lasting hegemony over much of Europe and the Mediterranean world. However, much of our ideas(...)
The Scythians- Forgotten Steppe Nomads in the Middle East
Jul 15, 2021
Scythian Warrior By: Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the ages, the Middle East has seen a variety of interactions with various peoples and powers that are foreign to the region. The classical era saw(...)
Lebanon on the Edge of a Severe Global Crisis, Including Decline into Disastrous Social Chaos
Jul 14, 2021
Beirut harbor explosion was just one of several recent crises to hit Lebanon Photo Agence France-Presse By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Caretaker Prime Minister Diab recently warned that Lebanon is “days away from a social explosion.” The(...)4,892 Results (Page 175 of 408)