BLOG Archives - Page 23 of 385

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Ernest Hamwi

Dec 11, 2024

Photo: Ernest Hamwi "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from(...)

In the New Syria Why Do Kurds Matter?

Dec 11, 2024

Photo Wiki Commons: Syrian Kurdish children By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Things are looking up in Syria for the first time in a long while. The new transitional regime is cooperating and communicating with diverse local communities(...)

The History of the Golan Heights: The Road to Occupation

Dec 11, 2024

Map of the Golan Heights. Photo source: Wikimedia commons By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer The Golan Heights, a plateau in southwestern Syria, has long been a region of strategic significance, cultural richness, and political contention. Known(...)

Beneath the Sands The Vibrant Colors of Esna

Dec 11, 2024

Source: Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. This picture shows part of the newly retrieved paintings from Esna Temple. By Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer. For centuries, the Temple of Esna lay hidden beneath layers of silt(...)

The Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Ancient Knowledge

Dec 11, 2024

Library of Alexandria - Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Library of Alexandria, one of the most renowned cultural institutions of the ancient world, represents humanity's quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Located in(...)

Chickpea and Pomegranate Dip - Hummus wa Rummaan

Dec 10, 2024

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The ancient city of Aleppo in Syria prides itself in having the best cuisine in the Arab East. It is rich and varied and the cooks of the city have(...)

The Ultimate Guide: 46 Children's Books that Celebrate Arab Heritage

Dec 4, 2024

Image source: Pexels. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight(...)

The Rise of Halal Tourism: A New Frontier in Travel

Dec 4, 2024

Putrajaya, Indonesia. Photo source: Pexels. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300(...)

As Syria’s Civil War Escalates, What are the Implications?

Dec 4, 2024

Photo: CBS News By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the rapidly changing geopolitics of the Middle East, what is taking place in Syria these days may have different but significant consequences: an opening for regime change, a boost(...)

The Treaty of Fes–1912: A Turning Point in Moroccan History

Dec 4, 2024

French newspaper depicting the signing of the Treaty of Fes. Photo source: Wikimedia commons. By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treaty of Fes, signed on March 30, 1912, was a watershed moment in Moroccan history, creating a(...)

Artists and Filmmakers Redefining Identity and Modernity

Dec 4, 2024

Image of the Artist Mona Hatoum. Courtesy of Miguel Lorenzo. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The globe has historically benefited greatly from the intellectual, artistic, and cultural contributions made by the Middle East. A thriving generation of(...)

Bedouin Bread - Chubab

Dec 3, 2024

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer This traditional Bedouin bread, found in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is today enhanced with ingredients not generally available to the Bedouin of the past. A delightful, sweet bread,(...)