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Arabic Sayings Hardly Expressed in English

May 8, 2019

By: Noor Almoshin/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a hybrid culture could be confusing sometimes. For Arab Americans, there are some Arabic sayings that are hard to translate into English. In many cases we find ourselves saying the Arabic expression because(...)

Sick of Classrooms? 6 Non-Academic Tips for Arabic Language Learners

May 8, 2019

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer As we all know, the world is a wide huge platform congested with hundreds of various cultures, each has a different long-dating heritage and traditions that beautifies the world with colorful legacies. One of(...)

WE Rock! 107 Proclamations and Resolutions in 26 States!

May 1, 2019

History was made last night when over 300 people attended our National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) commemorative event in Washington DC with several members of Congress attending including; Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Democratic Majority Whip Rep. Jim(...)

Why Arab Americans Like to Eat Lentils

May 1, 2019

By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab cuisine, lentil is one of the major beans used in dishes. Whether in soups, with vegetables, or simply bread. It is one of the ancient crops originally found in the near East- Central(...)

Why Ramadan is More Important Now Than Ever

May 1, 2019

By: Jordyn Imhoff/Arab America Contributing Writer An overview of Islam and Ramadan As Ramadan approaches this Sunday, it's important to understand the special significance of Ramadan during a difficult time in American history, it’s important to first know what Ramadan(...)

Ten Arab Cities You Should Visit Soon

May 1, 2019

By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer With the summer travel season just around the corner, many are in search of new and exciting places to visit. The Middle East offers so much to tourists with rich and diverse cultures, delicious(...)

Celebrating the Traditional North African Bedouin Wedding

May 1, 2019

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer We know that Muslim women have traditionally been held to a strict code of modesty. It was reinforced by such practices as segregation, seclusion, and concealment. Islam places responsibility on the sexual behavior of women. Some(...)

Fresh Coriander - An Exotic Herb Since Antiquity

May 1, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No one who has tasted fresh coriander, one of the oldest condiments known to man and today the most widely consumed fresh herb, will doubt that it will inspire some to ecstasy. However, for(...)

Bahbah: The "Deal" or "No Deal" of the Century

May 1, 2019

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist The much-anticipated and frequently delayed so-called “deal of the century” heralded by US President Donald Trump as the ‘ultimate deal’ leading to the path for peace between Israel and the Palestinians is expected(...)

Arab American Heritage Month: Keeping Our Roots Alive

Apr 24, 2019

BY: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer In the United States and around the world, government officials have designated April as Arab Heritage month to recognize, celebrate and acknowledge the cultural dignity and universal acceptance of Arabs, which goes beyond the(...)

The Heritage of Notre Dame--Less European than People Think

Apr 24, 2019

By: Diana Darke/Arab America Contributing Writer It was striking as Paris’s landmark site of Notre Dame Cathedral burned before our eyes, how few seemed to know that Notre Dame’s architectural design, its twin towers flanking an elaborate entrance, its rose(...)

Arabs Indulge in Symbolic Easter Bread

Apr 24, 2019

By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Easter season, Christian Arabs make a variety of delicious breads to commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Easter bread is used to instill the memories of Christ who walked the lands(...)