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Eid Al-Adha: A Feast of Sacrifice

Apr 11, 2022

Qurbani BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Most of the western society knows or has at least heard of Eid, but what they do not know is that, as Muslims, we have two Eids. The first is Eid(...)

Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2022

Apr 6, 2022

Since we launched our movement for National Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, we have received numerous proclamations for this initiative. This year, the Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-six state teams who have approached governors,(...)

Meet the Arab Americans Taking Congressional Races by Storm

Apr 6, 2022

By: Dina Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer More than any other time in history, the names of Arab Americans are hitting ballots across the country. It is especially unprecedented that we've had this many Arab Americans who are running(...)

A Taste of Ramadan

Apr 6, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Photo source: Menal Elmaliki Photo source: Menal Elmaliki What is Ramadan? As you are surrounded by colorful lights, the scent of fried samosa waffling in the air, the plethora of sweets, and(...)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lebanon

Apr 6, 2022

Photo: UNESCO: Author: Véronique Dauge By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Lebanon is known for its beautiful culture and rich history. From the Phoenicians to the Romans, to the Ottomans, Lebanese history is very long and detailed. This(...)

Arab America's Rising Leaders Kicks off Arab American Heritage Month

Apr 6, 2022

By: Issa Hosari / Arab America Contributing Writer On March 30th, students from Wayne State University, University of Michigan Dearborn, and Detroit Mercy organized an event to kick off National Arab American Heritage Month at Fairlane Town Center Mall in(...)

Ramadan Vocabulary Guide

Apr 6, 2022

Photo: What is Ramadan By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer The month of Ramadan is a holy month in Islam when Muslims practice fasting by abstaining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. During Ramadan, you may(...)

U.S. – Persian Gulf Nations' Relations Sour over Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, and Oil

Apr 6, 2022

Saudi and Gulf Arab states have taken a hands-off position on Russia's war against Ukraine--here Putin and Mohammed bin Salman meet -- Photo The Times By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer The Biden administration is dealing with worsening(...)

Congress to Introduce House Resolution 1022, Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month

Apr 5, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC, APRIL 5, 2022--Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), reintroduced 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(...)

A Dream Comes True: Xi’an and Its Historic Silk Route

Apr 5, 2022

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For years as I roamed through the countries of Asia, I often dreamt of the historic Silk Route. Once carrying the goods from China to the Mediterranean coast and back, it had a great(...)

President of the United States Joe Biden Recognizes National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2022

Apr 1, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (April 1, 2022) Today, the president of the United States, Joe Biden, recognized National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) for the month of April 2022. "For centuries, Arab Americans have embraced working hard, giving back,(...)

National Education Association Supports National Arab American Heritage Month

Mar 31, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON DC (March 31, 2022) The National Education Association (NEA) representing more than 3 million educators issued a proclamation supporting National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and signed by Rebecca Pringle, NEA's national president. The National Education(...)

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