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Zooming Ramadan--Practicing the Fasting Pillar of Islam during COVID-19
Apr 29, 2020
Stressful times, including pandemics, have been with us for millennia, but this pandemic of the COVID-19 virus is the first time many of us have experienced such behavior-altering moments. Some may be reminded of the shutdown of 9/11, the austerity(...)
Bridge Between Worlds: A Lebanese Arab American Woman’s Journey
Apr 29, 2020
By: Hala Lababidi Buck/Arab America Contributing Writer In these COVID-19 times, Arab Americans, or for that matter any hyphenated American, is probably concerned about family and friends here in the U.S. and those back in their country of origin.(...)
How Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Arab Immigrants and Non-Immigrants in The US?
Apr 29, 2020
By: Bassel Abdallah/Arab America Contributing Writer COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of American life. Businesses were forced to shut down, schools were closed, and students had to stay home. Many states ended the school year early in anticipation(...)
Ful Mudamas--Fava Beans: Ancient Legume Specialty of the Middle East
Apr 29, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab Arab America Contributing Writer If there is ever a nutritional staple that can get you through tough financial times and food insecurity, it might very well be the overlooked fava bean. During this Covid-19 crisis when market(...)
Travelling to Morocco's Magical Pink Town Of Tafraout
Apr 29, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The rain during the night had freshened the air and we felt relaxed as our bus made its way southward from Agadir, Morocco's top resort, to Tafraout - Morocco's so-called magical pink town. The(...)
Ramadan Kareem: Arab American Muslims Prepare to Observe Ramadan
Apr 22, 2020
This week, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Arab American Muslims will begin the observance of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan marks a time for reflection, cleansing, sacrifice, and charity for the Arab American and Muslim communities. As Muslims are called upon(...)
Bye, bye Hookah, at least for a while
Apr 22, 2020
Hookah smoking is considered to be fun, especially when done in small groups. While waterpipe smoking has a worldwide presence, it is usually associated with Middle Easterners and even more so, Arabs. Here we look at hookah use among Arab(...)
The East-West: The Art of Dialogue
Apr 22, 2020
Shafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, "The East-West: The Art of Dialogue." He is giving an opportunity for(...)
Anchored By Tradition—A Palestinian-American Woman Lawyer Advocates For Social Justice
Apr 22, 2020
Born in Beit Hanina, a Palestinian town in East Jerusalem, Awatef Assad immigrated to the United States with her family in 1969. After first settling in Dearborn (Little Arabia), the family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1978. Working in her(...)
Romantic Seville - Full of History and Excitement
Apr 22, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was exhausted as I laboured up the last few steps of La Giralda - Seville's most outstanding monument. A steeple of Spain's most massive cathedral, that is the third largest in the world,(...)
What to Do in Your Arab Household During the Coronavirus
Apr 22, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Coronavirus pandemic, the way we approach our routine of everyday life has changed. We cannot, temporarily, gather in large groups. Everyday social activities with others have changed. For example, going to school,(...)
Look at What Michigan's Arab Americans are Doing During the Pandemic
Apr 15, 2020
By: Terry Ahwal/Arab America Contributing Writer The small, invisible, and mysterious Coronavirus pandemic has and continues to rule the world. Some world leaders knew about the virus but delayed preparing for and warning the public about this deadly enemy. Today,(...)5,022 Results (Page 261 of 419)