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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(...)
Holy Week: Defines the Palestinian Christian Faith and their Arduous Struggles
Apr 24, 2019
By: Mai Abdul Rahman/Arab America Contributing Writer The vast majority of Christians relate to Holy Week in the abstract, however, for the Palestinian Christians, it marks the intrinsic and central event that defines their history, character and organic relationship to(...)
U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Several Members of Congress, Arab League Ambassador Salah Sarhan, to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration
Apr 24, 2019
On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception in Washington DC, from 6:00-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally(...)4,874 Results (Page 279 of 407)