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Darkoum – Agadir’s Moorish Restaurant
Sep 15, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In Morocco, every large city has a number of restaurants specializing in Moroccan food which is served amid Moorish-Andalusian décor – a world of colourful inlaid tiled walls and pillars, plaster filigreed ceilings and(...)
New hope for Lebanon? Near collapse, can a new government save the country?
Sep 15, 2021
Beirut, Lebanon-was once known as "The Paris of the Middle East"--now in a state of disrepair awaiting return to its former fame Photo Pinterest By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon faces major challenges as it nears an(...)
Mohamed Salah: Egypt's Soccer Hero
Sep 15, 2021
Mohamed Salah: Egypt's Soccer Superstar. Photo: Sky Sports By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The sport of soccer is the most popular in the world and it is enjoyed by billions across every country. With everyone excited for the next(...)
Khajur Burfi- A Dessert Symbolizing the Arab and Indian Spice Trade
Sep 15, 2021
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer While Arab food and Indian food have distinct differences, their ancient past reveals a common thread shared by their love of spices. According to historical texts, both India and the Arab world(...)
How Qatar Accommodated for its Growing Christian Community.
Sep 15, 2021
The Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Doha, Qatar By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Like all countries within the Arabian peninsula, Qatar’s native population is predominantly Muslim and Islam is the country’s official religion.(...)
Little Baghdad: the Hidden Chaldean Community of San Diego
Sep 15, 2021
Chaldeans protesting the Iraqi Government in El Cajon, Nov. 10, 2019. (Claire Trageser) By: Mohamed Erekat/Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks about San Diego, one may imagine vibrant beaches, a hot summer sun, and Sea World. But hidden in(...)
Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 10 of 13): Chefchaouen
Sep 15, 2021
Chefchaouen, the "Blue City" of Morocco. Photo: Vagrants of the World 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 astonishing city(...)
Jamil El-Reedy: Egypt's Lone Winter Olympics Participant
Sep 13, 2021
Source: Cairo Scene By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer While many nations in the Arab World have participated in the Winter Olympics, these nations usually experience some form of snow, with nations like Lebanon, Algeria, and Morocco, with(...)
A History of Volubilis: The Roman-era Ruins in Morocco
Sep 13, 2021
The magnificent Roman-era ruins of Volubilis in Morocco. Photo: Wikipedia By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Morocco has so many exquisite cities, monuments, relics, and such interesting history, but were you aware that your exposure to this(...)
Bahbah: The U.S. Botched its Post-9/11 Policies
Sep 11, 2021
Photo Credit: Ray Stubblebine / Reuters By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is a time period to evaluate whether the United States’ reactions and policies to the rare attacks on U.S. soil(...)
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(...)5,022 Results (Page 177 of 419)