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Congressman Dan Kildee Observing Ramadan by Fasting
Jun 21, 2017
Photo Credit: Huffington Post For Sixth Year in a Row, Kildee and Staff Give up Food and Water on Longest Day of the Year to Gain Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Ramadan WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05)(...)
From Broken to Fabulous: Meet the Arab American Instagrammer Taking the Internet by Storm
Jun 21, 2017
All images are published with permission courtesy of Faiza Rammuny By: Tanya Nawas/Staff writer Relationship guru, comedian, blogger and Instagrammer Faiza Rammuny is an expert in bringing together her love of giving advice on relationships and Arab upbringing. Faiza’s career as an(...)
Neo-Nationalism Rhetoric Impacts Perceptions of Arabs and Muslims #HummusHaters
Jun 21, 2017
With all the anti-Arab bashing we see in the news every week, Arab America is determined to expose those who discriminate against our community. We will recognize those who vilify the positive influence and contributions Arabs have made to the(...)
Trump Could be Impeached for Downing Syrian Jet
Jun 21, 2017
By: Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The downing of a Syrian warplane by the American military made international headlines Monday and served as a manifestation of escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington as the fighting in Syria reaches a pivotal point.(...)
Do You Know these 10 U.S. Cities with Arab Names?
Jun 21, 2017
By Colby Cyrus/Arab America Contributing Writer So much of America exists in the Arab world: from food chains to clothing stores, and car companies to banks, it is not difficult to find many traces of the United States in this(...)
Eid al-Fitr Symbolizes End of Ramadan for 2018
Jun 21, 2017
Eid al-Fitr (عيد الفطر), which is the celebration of breaking fast, is one of the most important Muslim holidays. It is celebrated the first three days of Shawwal (شوال) in honor of the end of the holy month of(...)
On World Refugee Day Arab America Speaks to Syrian Refugee About Middle East, More
Jun 20, 2017
By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer Qutaiba Idlbi had been imprisoned twice by the Syrian government and managed to survive, so when police came to arrest him for the third time, he knew he had to escape into hiding. It was(...)
New York Arabic Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years With a Sold-Out Manhattan Performance
Jun 15, 2017
The New York Arabic Orchestra led by Bassam Saba celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a sold-out performance on June 9 at Elebash Recital Hall in Manhattan. This was the first concert of the year, from the 35 piece orchestra which featured(...)
On this Father's Day: My Living Legend, My Role Model, My Father
Jun 14, 2017
By Mike Enayah/Arab America Ambassador Blogger This is a tribute to my father Mohammad Jalal Enayah a writer, poet, artist, visionary and a living testimony to persevering spirit. He always thought that there is a better way to do things,(...)
Memories of my Father on Father's Day: Lessons and Values
Jun 14, 2017
By Nizar Hashem Farsakh, Arab America Ambassador Blogger On this Father’s Day, I invoke my father’s memory the way he would have liked me to, through stories. As I celebrate his legacy, I think not only of the lessons(...)
Deportation of Iraqi-Americans Raises Moral Questions
Jun 14, 2017
By: Colby Cyrus/Arab America Contributing Writer When Majid Cholak first came to the United States from Iraq in 1971, he never imagined the circumstances under which he would have to leave. He was happy to be in the land(...)
National Coalition of Christian Organizations in Palestine Releases Statement Calling for More Action Against Israel
Jun 14, 2017
Picture: House of Commons Seminar on Plight of Christians Living in Palestine By Daniel Gil/ Contributing Writer The National Coalition of Christian Organizations in Palestine released a statement Monday calling for all Christians to condemn Israel’s occupation of Palestine and(...)4,040 Results (Page 269 of 337)