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Moroccan Childhood Nostalgia: Summers in the Bled
Sep 25, 2024
Photo of Moroccan father taking a photo of his children in Rabat. Source: Nissrine Bedda By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Nostalgia, as Moroccan-Americans know it to be, opens up profound emotions when living far away from the(...)
Spanish Enclaves in Morocco: Ceuta, Melilla, and the Migration Dilemma
Sep 25, 2024
Map of Ceuta's border with Morocco. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants(...)
The Rice Revolution: The Culinary Shift That Changed the Health Landscape of the Levant
Sep 25, 2024
Source: Pexels. This image shows two hands, one of them holding rice and the other holding Freekeh. By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and(...)
From the days of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula – Food Culture
Sep 24, 2024
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While driving through the Algarve region of Portugal with my family, I stopped at a small restaurant in Albufeira. The city’s unmistakable Moorish imprint from the 500 years of Arab rule(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2024
Sep 18, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., September 18, 2024)-- The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the program for the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, 2024. at the Ford Community(...)
9 Arab Video Game Characters to Inspire Your Halloween Costume
Sep 18, 2024
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore costumes that respectfully represent Arab cultural heritage. Fortunately, the gaming industry increasingly strives to depict Arabs with greater depth. The representation of Arab(...)
Can the Gentrification of Moroccan Riads Tarnish Morocco’s Global Identity?
Sep 18, 2024
Photo of a Moroccan riad in Meknes, Morocco. Source: Wiki Commons By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Riads can date back to the 11th century in Morocco. The exclusive real estate was home to Morocco’s wealthiest families, including(...)
Rita... Love Me - A Poem by Mahmoud Darwish
Sep 18, 2024
Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, Source: Wikimedia Commons By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic(...)
Qahwah is Everywhere: The Rise of Arab Coffee Houses and Where to Find Them
Sep 18, 2024
Arabic Coffee Being Served. Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee, or Qahwah, in Arabic, is a drink that for Arab Americans is not only for fueling a busy morning, but an important part of(...)
Rising from the Sands: Saudi Arabia's Vibrant Future 2030
Sep 18, 2024
Source: Wikimedia Commons. This picture shows the logo of the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Author Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a vast desert, its golden sands stretching endlessly under the blazing sun. For(...)
Western Islamic Architecture: History and Style
Sep 18, 2024
The Generalife and the Alhambra. Photo: Wikipedia Commons By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Western Islamic Architecture refers to an architectural style that was created by the inhabitants of the various Muslim caliphates, emirates, and other empires that(...)
Geopolitics and Empire in the Background of 1001 Nights
Sep 18, 2024
Illustration from "1001 Nights". Photo source: Wikimedia commons By: Mehdi El Merin i/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 1001 Nights, also known as Arabian Nights, is often celebrated for its enchanting stories of magic, romance, and adventure. However, beneath the surface of(...)5,200 Results (Page 82 of 434)