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Palestinian Land Day—3/30/2022—Resisting and Remembering and Praying for a New Day for Palestine

Mar 23, 2022

By John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer Land Day has been celebrated by Palestinians for several decades, serving as an expression of protest of Israel’s expropriation of their land since at least the time of Israel's founding. The first(...)

Turkish Influence on Arab Food

Mar 23, 2022

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Although Turkey is not a part of the Arab world, because of the Ottoman Empire, there is quite a bit of shared history and culture between the countries in the Arab world and Turkey.(...)

Hospitality on the Way to the Liwa - The United Arab Emirates' Desert Garden

Mar 22, 2022

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer "Desert! What do you mean? Our country a desert land? Make a trip to the Liwa and see how our nation has been turned into a world of greenery!" Jassim, my Emirate friend appeared(...)

“Not Even Water?” Ramadan FAQ

Mar 21, 2022

Photo: 'Suhoor' & 'Iftar' When do Muslims Begin and Break the Fast During Ramadan By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world observe a month of fasting from sunrise to(...)

Arab-American Producers And TV Writers:

Mar 21, 2022

Director Illustration. Photo: Dream Stime By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Did you know about the amount of Arab-Americans in the production and film industry? The Middle East has a long history of entertainment from the Egyptian(...)

Arab Americans Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month--April 2022

Mar 16, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 16, 2022 –During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school(...)

Turning Points in History: The Siege of Antioch

Mar 16, 2022

By Steven Brander / Arab America Contributing Writer This series will explore moments in history in which the fates of civilizations and regions teeter upon a knife’s edge. Here, we will delve into those key moments in which the course(...)

The History of Yemeni Coffee

Mar 16, 2022

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer You casually scroll down the coffee aisle at the local supermarket and look at the large variety of coffees grounds. You see the word "Arabica," and wonder where this comes from. Arabica(...)

Bahbah: Ukraine and Palestine: How the West Reacted to their Plights

Mar 16, 2022

Photo: Courtesy Shuttershock By: Bishara A. Bahbah / Arab America Featured Columnist What is the most important factor that has defined the West’s reaction to the war in both Ukraineand Palestine? In my view, what has mattered the most about(...)

How You Can Help the Arab World

Mar 16, 2022

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The situation in certain parts of the Arab World has not been ideal for decades. Since the discovery of oil and the Nakba, the Arab World has undergone many hardships. Countless immigrants(...)

The Ancient Religions and Culture Behind Ma’Moul

Mar 16, 2022

By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer During Ramadan and Easter, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious and cultural significance for both Arab(...)

The Famous Arabian Tale "Juha"

Mar 16, 2022

The Tale of Juha BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Stories and tales, as in all cultures and societies, play a significant role in teaching kids valuable lessons, which help carve and build the child's personality and characteristics.(...)