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A Trip to Taroudant – Morocco’s Medieval City
Feb 1, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Where is the cleanliness of Agadir?”, I remarked to my daughter as we made our way through garbage-littered lush green countryside on our way to Taroudant, Morocco’s medieval city. Like most Third World countries(...)
Souks of Morocco
Jan 26, 2022
Photo: Get lost in Morocco's most famous market ©Lottie Davies/Lonely PlanetBy: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab American Contributing WriterImagine this: you can feel the warmth of the bright North African sun on your face, an ever so slight refreshing breeze brushes(...)
Visiting Algarve's Moorish Capitals – The Old and the New
Jan 26, 2022
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For a week, Albufeira’s gleaming Moorish-style white houses with their minaret-like chimneys set in the hillside cascading down to the clear waters of the Atlantic had us captivated. Like the thousands of tourists who(...)
Only a short time later—Another elder Palestinian dies at the hands of Occupying forces—this time as he protects his right to his little patch of ground from the Settlers
Jan 26, 2022
MSNBC's Ali Velshi brought to light the story of Haj Suleiman Photo MSNBC By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer MSNBC’s Ali Velshi reported a story about an elder Palestinian, a shepherd and prominent activist, who valiantly resisted Israeli(...)
Illinois Arab Americans Will Now Be Counted When Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines
Jan 26, 2022
Vials of the COVID-19 vaccine ready to be given out in the State of Illinois. Photo: Village of Crestwood By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The issue of representation continues to be a much-sought-after concept to truly(...)
12 Fun Facts About Algeria You Probably Didn't Know
Jan 26, 2022
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Although they may share a common language and religion, each country in the Arab world is unique. Between different histories, heritage, and even things that we think of as small, like weather, the Arab(...)
The History and Cultural Significance of Iraqi Tea
Jan 26, 2022
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Aseel Ferman MA. PhD. Applied Linguists Iraqi tea is one of the most important hot drinks served in almost every Iraqi house. People arekeen to serve it after main meals or afternoon hours with(...)
How to Make Yemeni Foul--Mudammas
Jan 25, 2022
By: Menal Maliki / Arab America Contributing Writer Foul is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and is made in many different countries, each having its very own variation. In Lebanon, foul is made with chickpeas, tahini paste, and lemon.(...)
How to Make Arab Kohl
Jan 21, 2022
The traditional Arab Kohl By: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where eyeliner originated from and how it was made? Well, the answer is simple. Eyeliner or (Kohl) was first used in Ancient Egypt and(...)
The Prefix “Abu” and "Um" in the Arab Culture
Jan 19, 2022
Photo: http://engrave.in BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Calling out one's name has always been by using that person's name and in some cases Mr, Mrs, Ma'am, etc. However, have you ever heard the word (Abu or Um)(...)
Meet Huwaida Arraf, the Palestinian-American Running for Congress
Jan 19, 2022
By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer With a focus on class politics and social justice, Huwaida Arraf, a first-generation Palestinian-American is leading a strong congressional battle in Michigan. She is intent to run a people-centered, people-powered campaign that(...)
Death of 80-year-old Palestinian American Retiree following Military Detention in West Bank—Will it Spur changes in Visa Waiver Program, Easing Transit through Israel to the Homeland?
Jan 19, 2022
Body of Palestinian American Omar Abdalmajeed As'ad, 80-year-old retiree to West Bank village--he was detained by Israeli soldiers, supposedly released, but died of uncertain cause Photo Reuters By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer 80-year-old Palestinian American, Omar Abdalmajeed(...)4,040 Results (Page 79 of 337)