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City of Light: How Baghdad Became a Center of Knowledge
Nov 20, 2024
Baghdad - Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Baghdad, modern Iraq's capital, exemplifies human creativity, perseverance, and cultural richness. During the Abbasid Caliphate, 750-1258 CE, this city became a beacon of intellectual and scientific(...)
Ancient Arab Gods and Legendary Heroes
Nov 20, 2024
Image of a Museum in Yemen: Photo Source : Wikimedia Commons By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer The rich cultural legacy of the Arab world is reflected in the diverse array of stories, beliefs, and characters found in(...)
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(...)
The Lebanese National Pact: History and Controversy
Nov 20, 2024
Protests in Martyrs' Square in 2019. Photo: Wikipedia Commons. By: Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is a unique country in the Middle East. It is made up of a variety of religious groups, including Maronites, Sunni and(...)
Is Love Truly Blind in Arab Society?
Nov 20, 2024
Love is Blind: Habibi Netflix Series. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Netflix recently debuted a new dating series, Love is Blind: Habibi, which quickly went viral on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram(...)
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(...)
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(...)4,860 Results (Page 46 of 405)