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Today, December 18 is World Arabic Language Day

Dec 18, 2019

By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer December 18 is World Arabic Language Day, where the international community takes a moment to appreciate Arabic and its contributions to humanity. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated the day(...)

Beginners Guide to Cooking in an Arab Kitchen: Pickling

Dec 18, 2019

Before the age of refrigeration, pickling was a common form of food preservation. There is evidence of pickling in Ancient Mesopotamia, circa 2400 BC. This preservation method is still used in some parts of the Arab world today. While this(...)

Worried About What to Gift During Christmas? Worry No More!

Dec 18, 2019

By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is known to its residents, visitors, and enthusiasts to be a region that fancies celebrations, such as Christmas. We search for any occasion to commemorate. But with more of(...)

Bahbah: The Palestinian Elections that neither Fatah nor Hamas Wants

Dec 18, 2019

By Bishara Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist In September of this year, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas declared during a speech at the United Nations that he intended to call for elections in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. The(...)

The Importance of This Year’s Cairo Film Festival

Dec 17, 2019

By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer The year of 2019 has been one of many historical firsts for the 41st edition of the Cairo International Film Festival. As not only the region’s oldest and largest annual film festival but also(...)

5 Things to Know Before Starting up a Business in Morocco

Dec 16, 2019

Having the bravery to launch and run a business in Morocco has the potential to make you a very successful business entrepreneur. Among African countries, Morocco has the sixth-highest GDP (Gross Domestic Product) at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). Morocco is(...)

Congresswoman Dingell will Vote Against US Involvement in Yemen

Dec 11, 2019

Cites Lack of Urgency on PFAS Cleanup, Failure to End US Involvement in the Yemen War Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement on why she will vote against the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) because(...)

Burburrah, The 2000 Year Old Wheat Berry Porridge

Dec 11, 2019

Every December 4th, for the past 2000 years, Arab Catholic and Orthodox Christians have celebrated the Feast of Santa Barbara with this very special porridge, full of toppings like pomegranate seeds, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts. Cookbook author Blanche and(...)

Who was the Arab Poet Al-Mutanabbi and Why was He Influential?

Dec 11, 2019

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Al-Mutanabbi is rightfully considered one of the greatest and influential Arabic poets, with works translated into over 20 languages worldwide. Starting to write at the early age of 9, many consider his poems(...)

Colors of the Arab World: Meaning and Symbolism

Dec 11, 2019

If you are wondering why you see green throughout our website, it is because green is the color of the Arab world! There are many symbolic meanings and representations behind the color green and the other colors of the rainbow.(...)

Benidorm: Spain’s Answer to Paradise

Dec 11, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most sought-after meccas by today’s international tourist, Benidorm has become a byword for those seeking sun and sand. The most flourishing center of tourism on the Spanish Mediterranean coast, it offers(...)

The Arab Art of Gift-Giving

Dec 11, 2019

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of gifts, there is simple gift-giving and not-so-simple gift-giving. All cultures have their concepts of the gift. The Arab concept has deep roots in its culture history, beginning at least(...)