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Little Syria: New York's Most Overlooked Historical Treasure
Feb 19, 2020
Picture New York City. What do you see? Do you see the Empire State Building? Or do you picture Central Park? Maybe busy and tourist-filled Times Square? Have you enjoyed dinner in Little Italy? Perhaps you are a New York(...)
What is Maqam al Iraqi and the Performances Revolving Around It
Feb 12, 2020
By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Maqam al Iraqi Iraqi Maqam is a type of Arab maqam music found in Iraq that is around four-hundred years old. The collection of instruments used in this kind of music, called Al-Chalghi al-Baghdadi,(...)
The Four Arab Films that were Nominated for Academy Awards
Feb 12, 2020
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Four Arab Films were nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, held this past Sunday. While they didn’t win a 92d edition of the Awards golden statue, they are nevertheless worthy of further recognition. Arab(...)
12 Ways to Express Your Love in Arabic this Valentine's Day
Feb 12, 2020
By: Yara Jouzy/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are passionate, affectionate and extremely loving people. They can tell someone they love him or her without actually saying the words, “I love you.” Such a powerful language brings out the passion in(...)
Top Study Abroad Destinations for Students Interested in Arab Culture
Feb 12, 2020
MNN By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley - Arab America Contributing Writer Thinking of taking the opportunity to study abroad for a semester? For any student who is interested in Arab culture, there are hundreds of potential destinations. In addition to receiving a(...)
From Erfoud to Ouarzazate- It’s Kasbahs Everywhere
Feb 12, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the lobby of the El Ati kasbah-like hotel in Erfoud, Morocco’s tourist-desert city, I was having a conversation with John, an Englishman who called himself a modern troubadour. He had just made a(...)
What if the "Deal of the Century" had been Written by Palestinian Women?
Feb 12, 2020
By: Lina Abirafeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Without a single Palestinian insight, two wealthy, entitled, white men took it upon themselves to determine the fate, not only of the state of Palestine but of the entire Arab region. On January 28th,(...)
Hummus Becomes the Canvas for Hearty Brunch “Hummus Bil Lahme”
Feb 12, 2020
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child growing up Arab American, I remember getting strange looks from my classmates when I brought my hummus sandwiches to school before hummus was considered cool. “What is that weird beige stuff(...)
5 Delicious Algerian Dishes to Make at Home for this Winter
Feb 5, 2020
By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley/Arab America Contributing Writer Searching for a delicious meal to satisfy your hunger this winter? Arab America has compiled a top-five list of Algerian dishes that are sure to fill you up. The listed meals range from complete(...)
Arab American Nayel Nassar Gets Engaged to Daughter of Microsoft's Bill Gates
Feb 5, 2020
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer A recent story was developed last week of a newly engaged couple. Not just another celebrity engagement in the media, but the daughter of Bill Gates, the multi-billionaire and founder of Microsoft. Jennifer Gates,(...)
Ahlan Simsim! Television Show for Young Arab Children
Feb 5, 2020
By Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Ahlan Simsim! Ahlan Simsim means welcome Sesame in Arabic. It is also a new television show curated by the Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian program. The International Rescue Committee announced in(...)
The Magic Lure of Morocco’s Imperial Cities
Feb 5, 2020
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer After exploring Morocco, a traveler once wrote: "It is a fabulous country of misty legends, illustrious history, exotic colors and great scenic beauty - one of the most fascinating spots on the face of(...)1,875 Results (Page 5 of 157)
