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Arab American Heritage Month: Keeping Our Roots Alive

Apr 24, 2019

BY: Leila Diab/Arab America Contributing Writer In the United States and around the world, government officials have designated April as Arab Heritage month to recognize, celebrate and acknowledge the cultural dignity and universal acceptance of Arabs, which goes beyond the(...)

The Heritage of Notre Dame--Less European than People Think

Apr 24, 2019

By: Diana Darke/Arab America Contributing Writer It was striking as Paris’s landmark site of Notre Dame Cathedral burned before our eyes, how few seemed to know that Notre Dame’s architectural design, its twin towers flanking an elaborate entrance, its rose(...)

Arabs Indulge in Symbolic Easter Bread

Apr 24, 2019

By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Easter season, Christian Arabs make a variety of delicious breads to commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Easter bread is used to instill the memories of Christ who walked the lands(...)

Holy Week: Defines the Palestinian Christian Faith and their Arduous Struggles

Apr 24, 2019

By: Mai Abdul Rahman/Arab America Contributing Writer The vast majority of Christians relate to Holy Week in the abstract, however, for the Palestinian Christians, it marks the intrinsic and central event that defines their history, character and organic relationship to(...)

U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Several Members of Congress, Arab League Ambassador Salah Sarhan, to Attend National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration

Apr 24, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30th, Arab America will commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with a special reception in Washington DC, from 6:00-8: 30 pm. The program will commence at 7:00 pm. During the month of April, Arab America formally(...)

Arabic Style Vermicelli Rice

Apr 24, 2019

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer There is special Arab style rice that goes with everything, an all-around favorite dish for even the pickiest eaters. Vermicelli rice, also knowns as “Sha’reeya” rice in Arabic, is popular throughout the Levant, from(...)

Traveling to Spain's La Rabida: The Birthplace of the Americas

Apr 17, 2019

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In Spain’s spectacular city Seville, it seemed that every person we talked to was proud of Christopher Columbus who five centuries ago changed the history of the world forever. This Genoese sailor was the(...)

Heritage Month: A Tribute to Arab American Food

Apr 17, 2019

By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Aside from what’s said about Arab Americans in the news by demagogic politicians, Arab Americans are probably most known for their restaurants and cuisines found across the country. Some of the simple and(...)

Which Activity will you Choose to Teach about Arab Heritage?

Apr 17, 2019

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer The month of April has been recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). This occasion celebrates and recognizes the Arab American rich heritage and culture, and honors the numerous contributions of Arab Americans(...)

Something's Wrong with this Picture During National Arab American Heritage this Month?

Apr 17, 2019

By: Warren David/Arab America Contributing Writer It's April, and we are celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month, but there is something wrong with this picture. During the month of April, Americans across the country are celebrating the contributions Arab Americans(...)

Nine Members of Congress Confirm for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration with 69 Proclamations from 22 States

Apr 17, 2019

WASHINGTON DC–Arab America is proud to announce that nine members of Congress have confirmed to attend the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration on Tuesday, April 30th in Washington DC. The Arab American community reached another milestone this week when(...)

Bahbah: US Federal Court Reinstates Charges Against Adelson, and 30 Other Pro-Israel Groups for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Genocide

Apr 17, 2019

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist All fair-minded individuals should be grateful for the increasingly just and honorable legal system of the United States. Although Palestinians have been thoroughly wronged for decades by US politicians especially under the current(...)