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Garlic Turmeric Rice
May 8, 2019
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The earliest physical evidence of turmeric use by humans comes from ancient pots found near New Delhi, India. Scientists actually found turmeric residue at the bottom of these pots tracing back 4500 years! Fast(...)
12 Arab American Attractions to See in the United States
May 8, 2019
By: Alexa George/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, there are plenty of misconceptions surrounding Arab people and Arab Americans. In order to combat those misconceptions, it’s imperative to explore the history and heritage of Arabs who have been living in America(...)
Why Trump Needs a Stroll to the Supreme Court
May 8, 2019
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2017, president Donald Trump made history when he declared a nationwide Muslim ban. The Muslim ban, caused massive outrage amongst the American Muslim communities because it seemed as if president Trump had singled(...)
Malaga - Andalusia’s City of Gardens, Orchards and Moorish Charm
May 8, 2019
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time in the 1960s that I roamed the modern streets of Malaga, Queen of Costa del Sol, I was somewhat disappointed. The stretches of towering structures, hectic commercial activities, heavy traffic and(...)
Arabic Sayings Hardly Expressed in English
May 8, 2019
By: Noor Almoshin/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a hybrid culture could be confusing sometimes. For Arab Americans, there are some Arabic sayings that are hard to translate into English. In many cases we find ourselves saying the Arabic expression because(...)
Sick of Classrooms? 6 Non-Academic Tips for Arabic Language Learners
May 8, 2019
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer As we all know, the world is a wide huge platform congested with hundreds of various cultures, each has a different long-dating heritage and traditions that beautifies the world with colorful legacies. One of(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)4,892 Results (Page 280 of 408)