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100 Best Arab Restaurants Around America!

BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/ Contributing Writer  Itching for some delicious Arab eats? We have compiled a list of 100 of the highest rated Arab restaurants across the country. Arab Americans have been establishing popular restaurants across the country for decades. As the general American public grows to love Arab food more every year, some eateries … Continued

6 Tips for Teaching Arabic to Your Kids

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Marhaba! My name is Nadine and I am an Arab American mom. I remember a time when I said, “Of course my kids will be fluent in Arabic! We will only speak Arabic at home.” Those were my thoughts seven years ago, when my daughter Alya was nicely sheltered in my … Continued

10 of the Greatest Arab Proverbs which Explain Wisdom and Way of Life

By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Proverbs are a fabulous way to gain insight into the life of other cultures. Through proverbs, we can see how much common philosophy is shared between cultures. Meanwhile, proverbs demonstrate the uniqueness of one particular culture. Arabic proverbs and aphorisms absorbed wisdom accumulated over the centuries with the experience of dozens … Continued

A New International Sensation in World Music: An Interview with Qatari Orchestral Composer Dana Al Fardan

By Sami Asmar and Amal David/Contributing Writers The Western orchestra is considered the most complex form of music and the top of the pyramid in artistic sophistication.  It took centuries to develop in a format based on a large number of performers, each with rigorous training in their particular instrument and carefully selected based on … Continued

First Chaldean/Assyrian Charter School in the U.S. Promotes Language and History

By: Weam Namou/Arab America Ambassador Blogger Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization, is where we find the origins of agriculture, written languages, cities, schools, and libraries. Ancient Mesopotamians helped shape life as we know it today. Their lifestyle was destroyed by wars that continue to cause damage in modern day history; particularly, affecting its descendants of … Continued

Kourtney Kardashian Vacations in Egypt

  By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer It is no secret that the Kardashians take luxurious vacations, but nothing looked more amazing than Kourtney’s vacation in Egypt. The reality star traveled with her boyfriend Younes Bendjima in August and spent a couple of days enjoying the Egyptian culture. From visiting the pyramids to smoking hookah and relaxing … Continued

Oscars: Palestine Selects ‘Wajib’ for Foreign-Language Category

By: Alex Ritman Source: The Hollywood Reporter The comedy-drama — teaming Mohammad Bakri and Saleh Bakri for the first time – is Annemarie Jacir’s third time representing Palestine. Palestine has picked Annemarie Jacir’s Wajib as its official contender for the 2018 Oscars in the foreign-language category. The film, which premiered in Locarno’s official competition, where it won … Continued

Five Cool Things You Never Knew About the Arab Tea Ritual

By John Mason/Contributing Writer 1. Tea is not Just about Sipping a Drink  As part of my research as an anthropologist, I visited many people’s homes around the Arab World. Interviewing folks did not simply involve sitting down and questioning them. It almost always involved the traditional tea ritual. Tea preparation in the traditional manner … Continued

The Astonishing Benefits of the Magical “Trio” in Arab Cuisine

We, as Arab Americans, take the win for our extensive use of the magical Trio: lemon, olive oil and garlic.
This trio is the key to making signature dishes within the Arab diet. Delicious ways to Alkalize your body and properly regulate the pH balance and supply minerals that help reduce muscle decrease, while increasing cardiovascular health.

Bella Hadid Covers Vogue Arabia’s First September Issue — See the Pics!

Source: NBC News 9 By: Jennifer Drysdale Bella Hadid covers the magazine’s first September issue, months after her sister, Gigi, graced the cover of its first-ever issue in March. RELATED: Gigi Hadid Pays Tribute to Palestinian Roots in First Ever ‘Vogue Arabia’ Cover: ‘It Means the World to Me’ The 20-year-old model sports a cute, … Continued

Book Review: The powerful story of a Christian family in Iraq

Source: Arab News By: Manal Shakir “The Baghdad Eucharist” tells the heartbreaking tale of a Christian family in Iraq who must navigate through the ups and downs of life, political upheaval, religious strife and war. Sinan Antoon, a well-known novelist and translator and an award-winning poet, has written four previous novels and two collections of … Continued

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