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The Origin of Islamic Symbols, The Star & the Moon
Apr 12, 2023
Crescent Design on Dome of Omani Masjid. By: Menal Maliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Muslims all around the world are fasting from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan and have adorned their houses with Ramadan-orientated decor, consisting(...)
A Look on Singapore’s Arab Street
Apr 12, 2023
Arab Street. Photo: The Honeycombers By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer We all know of New York’s Chinatown and LA’s Little Tokyo but have you heard of Singapore’s Arab Street? This neighborhood in Singapore is well-known as a(...)
Congresswomen Tlaib, and Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
Apr 6, 2023
WASHINGTON DC — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution honoring Arab American Heritage Month, a month-long celebration held in April to recognize the incredible contributions Arab Americans have made in the United States. “It is always an honor to introduce(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event-- 2023
Apr 5, 2023
Official flier of the Arab America Foundation's National Arab American Heritage Month celebration FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event(...)
"Al-Jabr" The Origins of Algebra
Apr 5, 2023
Monument to Muhammad Ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi at Ciudad University of Madrid. Photo: Wikipedia By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer During National Arab American Heritage Month, it is critical not only to reflect on current Arab American endeavors but(...)
Palestinians and Israel’s Constitutional Turmoil
Apr 5, 2023
A Protest Against Levin's Legal Revolution. Azrieli Junction, March 4, 2023. Photo by Amir Terkel: Wikicommons By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist As Palestinians watch with amazement the popular revolt over the Israeli Prime Minister’s attempts at(...)
If Jesus Were Alive Today—Would He be a Judean Jew, Palestinian Christian, Muslim Arab, or Something Else?
Apr 5, 2023
Jesus of Nazareth--shows Jesus as more "Middle Eastern" than standard Western depictions -- Photo blogspot By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer As we move into the Holy Week of Easter, the Jewish celebration of Passover, and the Muslim(...)
"Girls of Riyadh" - A Review
Apr 5, 2023
Rajaa Alsanea - WordPress By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Considered to be the "Sex and the City" of Saudi Arabia by the New York Times, Rajaa Al-Sanea's novel follows the love lives of four friends in the(...)
The War in Iraq: 20 Years Later Told by Iraqi-Americans
Apr 5, 2023
U.S. troops in Fallujah, Iraq. Photo Credits: Associated Press by Anja Niedringhaus. By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Netherlands airport, one of the TVs was turned to CNN. Everyone was centered around that single screen as(...)
President of the United States Joe Biden Issues Historic Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2023
Mar 31, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 31, 2023) Today, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, issued a historic proclamation recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for the month of April 2023. "This month, we join together to(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces 20 Under 20 Awardees for 2023
Mar 29, 2023
For Immediate Release Washington DC (March 29, 2023): The Arab America Foundation announced today the awardees of their 20 Under 20 initiative. Twenty Arab Americans from throughout the U.S. were announced. Five judges from different states reviewed the applications anonymously(...)
Importance of Arabic Language Courses in U.S. Schools
Mar 29, 2023
By Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer Learning a Second Language In almost every industry, the ability to speak a second language is an asset and enhances the likelihood of employment. A 2019 study by Forbes found that 35% of employers(...)3,658 Results (Page 5 of 305)