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Traditional Music in Morocco Series (Episode 7 of 7): Classical Sufi Music
Nov 24, 2021
A Sufi music ensemble in Morocco. Photo: Intellect Quarterly By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and(...)
Middle Eastern Style Western Holiday Dinner
Nov 23, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer As a youth on the western Canadian prairies, my mother for holiday meals often cooked a turkey, the renowned western holiday treat. However, unlike the bread stuffed turkeys, common in North America, she stuffed(...)
Arab America Foundation Engages Over 40 Speakers and 360 Attendees at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit, November 12-14, 2021--Event Recap
Nov 17, 2021
By: Anthony Bayyouk, Claire Boyle, Omar Mansour, Leyelle Mosallam, and Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writers The Arab America Foundation hosted its historic in-person CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 12-14, 2021. During the entire Summit, the Arab(...)
Lights Off, Who’s Ali Sultan?
Nov 17, 2021
The comedian Ali Sultan By: Isra Saleh / Arab America contributing writer “Ali” his Ethiopian grandmother always called him with a very thick Arabic accent, which Little Ali’s friends mocked her for. “I always perceived myself as Yemeni back then,(...)
Halal Food Junkie: Your Main Guide to Halal Food Across the U.S.
Nov 17, 2021
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, Abraham Obeid is taking over the metro Detroit area with his halal food reviews. Abe’s food reviews started out as just for fun. He had a(...)
Go Chasing Waterfalls--In Morocco
Nov 17, 2021
Source: World of Waterfalls By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer What is the Middle East known for? For many people, the Middle East can be known for the arid climate and desserts that span across countries. One thing that(...)
Exploring the Heart of Old Damascus
Nov 16, 2021
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was not the first person to be enthralled with Damascus – the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. The Byzantine emperor Justinian called it ‘the light of the Orient’; ‘the writer Maurice Barres is(...)
Influential Contemporary Arab Artists Throughout History
Nov 15, 2021
By: Sara Tawfik/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab artists have emerged on the scene of contemporary art movements throughout the 20th century, and continue to be inspirational. Within the contemporary art style, there has been a rapid increase of Arab(...)
The History of the Nabataean Kingdom
Nov 15, 2021
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer There were many great kingdoms and empires during the Classical Age of History such as the Roman Empire, the Han Empire, the Sassanid, and Parthian Empires. However, another less known, but equally interesting kingdom was(...)
For Defense, Integrity and Identity: The Significance of the Khanjar in Oman
Nov 13, 2021
Tracing the History of the Khanjar Ancient Weaponry. Archaeology.info. Omani Dagger. Omani.com By: Ruqyah Sweidan, Arab America Contributing Writer Tracing back thousand of years into the history of the Khanjar, we find that humans have developed tools for vast purposes.(...)
The History of the Arab Revolt of WW1 and its Aftermath
Nov 12, 2021
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer The First World War (WWI), also known as the Great War, was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, killing millions. Along with these innumerable deaths, its aftermath made things even worse as(...)
Hady Amr, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Israel and Palestinian Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs to Speak at CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit
Nov 10, 2021
Hady Amr, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Israeli and Palestinian Affairs in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., November 10, 2021) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that(...)3,047 Results (Page 2 of 254)