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10 Ways Arab Americans Can Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving Amid COVID-19 Surge
Nov 25, 2020
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans may have bigger gatherings than the average household; they love to have family and friends at home gatherings throughout the year, especially, during the holidays. Remember, their life revolves around social(...)
The University of al-Qarawiyyin: The Oldest University in The World
Nov 25, 2020
By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer Do you know which university is the oldest one in the world? Located in Fez, Morocco, and founded by a Muslim woman, the University of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest university in the whole wide(...)
Al-Mutanabbī
Nov 25, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor The desert sands know me well, the night, the mounted men, The battlefield, the sword, the paper, and pen…… So wrote the 10th century Ahmad ibn al-Ḥusayn ibn al-Ḥasan ibn Abbasid al-Ṣamad al-Jacfī Abū al-Ṭayyib(...)
Greater Syrian Diaspora at 78RPM: Louis Wardini
Nov 25, 2020
By: Richard Breaux/Arab America Contributing Writer What do you do when you find several dozen 78 rpm records all in Arabic and you can neither read, nor speak the language? You research the musicians and record labels and write about(...)
This Thanksgiving: Perfecting Potatoes with Za’atar
Nov 25, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer There is a miraculous spice blend in the Arab world that is not only versatile in seasoning a variety of foods but is also touted as an herbal remedy. That spice blend is za’atar.(...)
Evolution of the Abaya: The Black Cloak of The Past
Nov 24, 2020
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer The abaya is a long, cardigan-like garment that is meant to cover a woman's whole body, so as not to reveal her body shape or what she is wearing underneath.(...)
Check Out These 6 Libyan Tourist Landscapes Unknown by Many
Nov 24, 2020
By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer Most of Libya's stories rarely veer from politics, forgetting that it is home to extraordinary wealth. But, if you are looking for more information about the country, it is hard to find, which(...)
10 Podcasts To Listen To if You Want To Learn More About the Middle East
Nov 23, 2020
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer If you're looking for a new podcast to try, we have you covered. The Middle East is a great place to learn more about through podcasts. But, with so many to choose from, how(...)
Michigan State Board of Canvassers will Certify this Year's Election Results on Monday
Nov 22, 2020
Tomorrow, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers will certify this year's election results in what is usually an uneventful formality. But this year, rampant disinformation has been spread in an attempt to undermine public confidence in the integrity of the(...)
Arwa al-Sulayhi: The Longest Reigning Queen of Yemen
Nov 20, 2020
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, there were a few instances where women were in a position of power and authority. In many of these cases that power was inherited and in other cases it was assigned(...)
Christians in the Arab World: Coptic Cairo
Nov 20, 2020
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The modern Arab world may be a Muslim majority, however, there is still a significant presence of Christian Arabs. Christians have been present in the Middle East for centuries, and one of the oldest(...)
Arab Spices That Build Your Immune System
Nov 19, 2020
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With everyone’s health at the forefront of their minds, it is important to note that there are certain spices (and foods) that will help boost your immune system. While there isn’t a single spice(...)4,860 Results (Page 212 of 405)