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Israel’s Blockade and UNRWA Ban Worsen Gaza’s Crisis
Nov 20, 2024
UNRWA, southern end of Ophel Road, Jerusalem. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons. Courtesy of rusticus80. By: Jad Elsaghir / Arab America Contributing Writer For many in Gaza, finding essential aid has become exponentially difficult. Israel has consistently blocked all forms of(...)
Spinach and Bean Tajin
Nov 18, 2024
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Photo Credit: Wiki Commons Throughout my travels to Tunisia, I had the opportunity to try several different type of tajines the country had to offer. This one is a unique type of casserole-tajine that(...)
Denmark’s Role in International Law and Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence
Nov 13, 2024
Picture courtesy of Uffe Gjerding. By: Uffe Gjerding / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab America contributing writer, Uffe Gjerding, explores Denmark's crucial role in advocating for peace and international law amidst the ongoing war in Gaza. With a forthcoming seat(...)
National Baklava Day: The Pastry Rich with Flavor and History
Nov 13, 2024
By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer November 17th is National Baklava Day, and while some people might find a national day dedicated to a pastry a bit silly, baklava deserves an honorary place in baking history as a beautiful(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Lisa Suhair Majaj
Nov 13, 2024
Photo: Majaj Collection By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the sixty-fourth of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among(...)
Celebrating National Baklawa Day
Nov 13, 2024
Baklawa with pistachios. Photo source: Pexels. By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world's most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts,(...)
Echoes of Al-Andalus: Harmonizing Morocco and Spain
Nov 13, 2024
Moroccan Andalusi Orchestra. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Around 13 kilometers apart lie the borders of Tangier, Morocco, and Sevilla, Spain—marking the gateway to Andalusian culture and the beginning of an extraordinary tale of(...)
The Gentrification of Arab Foods in the U.S.
Nov 13, 2024
Middle Eastern Food. Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer When you walk down the aisles of Whole Foods, Target, and Trader Joes, you may notice the sea of questionable flavored bean concoctions labeled “hummus”. Chocolate(...)
Mohamed Zakariya: American Master of Arabic Script Calligraphy
Nov 13, 2024
Mohamed Zakariya. Courtesy of the author. Source: beautyinsolitude. By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard(...)
I am Muslim. I am Arab. I am Canadian
Nov 13, 2024
Image source: Pexels. By: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie - But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my(...)
The Crescent and the Cross: Christian Communities in the Arab World
Nov 13, 2024
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is frequently described as a region in conflict, primarily between Muslim and Christian populations. However, this narrative oversimplifies a rich tapestry of coexistence, cultural exchange, and reciprocal impact that(...)
Impact of Arab Culture in Language, Art, and Science
Nov 13, 2024
Image of Arabic Writing. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons. By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Rich and varied, Arab culture has had a lasting impression on the world, impacting facets of daily life well beyond the Arab country's boundaries.(...)4,713 Results (Page 34 of 393)