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Arab American Vocalist, Marwa Morgan and the Umm Kulthum Ensemble to Perform for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 9, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, Wednesday, April 9th (WASHINGTON, DC) March 19, 2025--On Wednesday, April 9th, the acclaimed Egyptian vocalist Marwa Morgan will perform with the Umm Kulthum Ensemble at(...)
Succulent Meatballs Swimming in Yogurt - Kabab bil Laban
Mar 19, 2025
Photo Credit: Wiki Commons - CC BY 2.0 By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Cooks from the Greater Syria area to the Indian sub-continent and much of Central Asia often use yogurt in their meat dishes. This Saudi Arabian dish(...)
The Lebanese House: Architecture Inspired by Nature and Tradition
Mar 19, 2025
Source: Pexels By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Upon entering a traditional Lebanese house, one steps into a world of sunshine and light, where subtle and vivid colors blend harmoniously. These homes embody simplicity of form and(...)
Nasri Shamseddine’s Voice Lives On: A Tribute from His Loved Ones
Mar 19, 2025
Nasri Shamseddine in Baalbak, Lebanon By: Layan Srour / Arab America Content Writer Nasri Shamseddine was a renowned Lebanese singer and actor. He was celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and significant contributions to Lebanese folk music and was a(...)
The History of Baalbek: The Heart of Lebanon's Ancient Past
Mar 19, 2025
Source: WikkiCommons By: Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Writer East of the Litani River, and in the heart of the Bekaa Valley sits a pillar of Middle Eastern history, the best-preserved ruins of a Roman colony. Lebanon’s Baalbek is(...)
Pathbreakers of Arab America—Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz—aka Danny Thomas
Mar 19, 2025
Photo Wikipedia By: John Mason / Arab America Contributing Writer This is the seventy-seventh of Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series includes personalities from entertainment, business, sports, science, arts, academia, journalism, and politics, among other(...)
A Breakthrough in Syria?
Mar 18, 2025
Photo: Wikimedia By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Western media's coverage of the Middle East tends to dwell on terror, uprisings, hostage-taking, and wars, but Syria brought us some much-needed good news last week. This week, Israel’s return(...)
Easy Two-Ingredient Jerusalem-Style Sesame Bread
Mar 18, 2025
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Jerusalem’s Old City is home to some of the most historic and beloved Palestinian bakeries, known for crafting the iconic ka'ak bi simsim—the golden, sesame-crusted bread that fills the streets with its irresistible aroma.(...)
Trivia for National Arab American Heritage Month
Mar 17, 2025
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), we invite you to explore and celebrate the diverse history, culture, and achievements of the Arab American community and the Arab world. This(...)
Viral Arab-owned Coffee Shop in Madrid, Spain, UTOPICO
Mar 12, 2025
Utopico Cafe in Madrid. Source: TikTok By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab coffee shops in Spain, often referred to as teterías or cafeterías árabes, are establishments that bring a blend of Middle Eastern and North African coffee(...)
Netanyahu's Misguided Return to War in Gaza
Mar 12, 2025
Photo: Wikki Commons by Naaman Omar / apaimages By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Last week Israel announced it was backing away from the ceasefire agreement it had reached with Hamas, with US mediation. The agreement had outlined terms(...)
Arab America Foundation Announces Speakers and Performers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration, April 9, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 12, 2025--On Wednesday, April 9th, the Arab America Foundation will present its ninth annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration at Amazon HQ Theater, with the theme "Honoring the past, inspiring the future." Each(...)4,578 Results (Page 9 of 382)