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The Armenian Quarter: Stuck Between Israel and Palestine
Jun 30, 2021
A Street in the Armenian Quarter. Source: Planetware By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The Armenian Quarter is the quarter of Jerusalem that does not seem to fit alongside the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters. However, it has(...)
A Beloved Arab American Poet Passes: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Hamode “Sam” Hamod
Jun 30, 2021
Photo Credit: Kristen Scott By: David Hamod / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 20, my dad, son, and I celebrated our last Father’s Day together. Two days later, my father – Dr. Hamode “Sam” Hamod – died of congestive(...)
The Green Zone: Unforgettable Nights with Middle Eastern Influence in Washington, D.C.
Jun 29, 2021
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Washington, D.C. is an international city full of people from different cultures coming from all over the world. In D.C., you can always find wonderful places to encounter unique experiences from other(...)
Yemen’s UNESCO-Listed Old Sanaa Architecture
Jun 29, 2021
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Yemen, the Arab peninsula’s poorest country, is one of the region’s richest in history and heritage. Situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,200 meters, Sanaa has been inhabited for more than(...)
9 Arab Celebrities in the Fashion World
Jun 29, 2021
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab culture is best known for the exotic taste in fashion as well as the evident uniqueness. This culture does not follow the "modern trend" society has set for the rest of the(...)
Salem Furrha of @thefurrhafamily
Jun 29, 2021
Amid these sorrowful times, wonderful things have come to the surface during the COVID era. Odds are, if you're an Arab-American millenial you know Salem Furrha, "The Furrha Dad" of Tiktok's @TheFurrhaFamily. Active on Tiktok and Instagram, Furrha and co.(...)
Algeria Vineyards - Historical Significance through French Colonization
Jun 28, 2021
By: Ruqyah Sweidan/Arab America Contributing Writer Science Source – Algeria, Wine Vineyard Background of North African Agriculture North Africa -- Physical - David Rumsey Historical Map Since the beginning of human settlement, agriculture has been an ever-changing, plentiful phenomenon. Not(...)
The 10 Best Books and Pieces of Arab Literature by North African Authors
Jun 28, 2021
Photo: Foursquare By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The region of North Africa is a beautiful area of the world shaped by majestic terrain and landmarks such as the Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, the Nile River, and(...)
Save Sheikh Jarrah! The Palestinian Neighborhood Threatened with Eviction
Jun 25, 2021
By Ruqyah Sweidan, Arab America Contributing Writer Sheikh Jarrah Eviction Protest. Image: ArabNews. Sheikh Jarrah is A Palestinian neighborhood in northern Jerusalem. In 1956, the Jordanian government promised a transfer of official documents authenticating the community with Palestinian ownership. Yet,(...)
The Beauty and History behind the Hijab
Jun 25, 2021
Source: Unsplash The hijab is a beautiful and intricate fabric worn with the intention of covering one's face, head, or body. It is often a spiritual representation of modesty in Islam. Women choose to wear it for many different reasons.(...)
Saudi Arabia is Revolutionizing Urban Development
Jun 25, 2021
Oil Fields By: Wael Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia is building its destiny and reputation away from oil, In fact, it doesn’t want anything to do with oil in the future. This initiative emerged from Saudi Vision 2030, a(...)
President Biden Announces 17 Key Nominations, Two are Arab American
Jun 24, 2021
Photo: Left, Ismael Ahmed, Right, Kinan Azmeh JUNE 23, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following 17 individuals to serve in key roles, including two Arab Americans: Ismael Ahmed, Nominee(...)5,044 Results (Page 191 of 421)