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Soccer: The Second Religion of the Arab World

Jul 24, 2019

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer The influence of soccer, better known as football, in the Arab world has long been powerful. The sport has also grown to become a woman’s sport in some Arab countries and hopefully more in(...)

“Send Her (Omar) Back“ vs. “Welcome Home Ilhan”: Who Will Win This Epic Battle? Will Reason & Justice Prevail Over Racism and Islamophobia?

Jul 24, 2019

By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Trump “Invitation” to four Congresswomen of Color to Leave the U.S. In an earlier post, we reported that President Trump had tweeted an “invitation” to four Democratic Congresswomen of color to leave the(...)

The Qanun - An Arab Musical Instrument Par-Excellence

Jul 24, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day(...)

Moroccan Cuisine: A Must Try

Jul 24, 2019

By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a beautiful, colorful, and diverse country. Its beauty stems from its mountain ranges, ancient cities, deserts, and most importantly, amazing food. The multi-layered dishes and robust flavors of Moroccan cuisine make traveling(...)

Plowing the Virgin Canadian Prairie

Jul 17, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “As a youth in Saskatchewan, I remember thinking, Why did my parents come and bring us in tow, From the far Syrian desert with sands blowing, To the Saskatchewan desert of wind and snow.(...)

Administration Drops All Pretenses About Citizenship Question

Jul 17, 2019

By Heba Mohammad/Arab America Contributing Writer “[I]nformation [on citizenship] is also relevant to administering our elections. Some states may want to draw state and local legislative districts based upon the voter-eligible population.” In two sentences, Donald Trump, in a Rose(...)

White House Islamophobia Continues to Rear its Ugly Head—Trump Tells Democratic Congresswomen: “Go Back to Where You Came From”

Jul 17, 2019

By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump has tweeted an “invitation” to four Congresswomen of color to leave the country. Two of them just happen to be Muslim, giving an Islamophobic tinge to an already xenophobic and racist message.(...)

Niche Arab Dessert Hits Mainstream American Supermarkets

Jul 17, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ask any Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian or any Arab for that matter what their favorite dessert is, and they will most likely say without hesitation "Kanafeh!" Most people in the western world might scratch their(...)

The Arabic Ink Cliché

Jul 17, 2019

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer All around, tattoos of every shape and size greet the eye each day. What was once a rarity reserved for the bikers and sailors of society, tattoos are now acceptable, if not, must-have in(...)

A Sign of Hope? Federal Judge Allows Challenge Towards Muslim Ban

Jul 17, 2019

By Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer Last week, a federal judge in Michigan, Victoria Roberts, denied a government request to dismiss a lawsuit against President Trump’s Muslim ban. This action by Judge Roberts allows the ban which limits immigration from(...)

8 Reasons You Should Travel to Beirut this Summer

Jul 17, 2019

By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Summer is the time for traveling the world! However, choosing your destination is not a simple task. Some people may suggest the Caribbean or Italy. But if you're going to choose anywhere to go,(...)

Hospitality in the Arab World

Jul 10, 2019

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer When it comes to hospitality, Arabs are well-known for being masters in the art of welcoming. Historically, the origins of this behavior stem from the willingness to house and feed rogue desert travelers who(...)