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Go topIranian pilgrims pray beside Arabs at the 8th-century Umayyad Mosque, one of Islam’s grandest sites. Down a nearby alley, European tourists watch restoration work at an Ottoman-era palace being converted into a hotel. “I’ve not seen such contrast between image and the reality,” said German tourist Anna Kopola, looking at Syrian art on display in … Continued
BY: Ameera David/Contributing Writer It’s official. Not one, but two words from the Arabic language are being inducted into the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary- Eleventh edition. The first is not unknown to anyone who has ever experienced the fine world of Middle-Eastern Cuisine. It is none other than the renowned shawarma, which Webster’s defines as a … Continued
Iraq played its first game in Baghdad since before the invasion, beating Palestine 4-0 on Monday and triggering wild celebrations among Iraqis unable to watch their national sports teams during years of war. Hawar Mulah Mohammed scored in the 27th minute of the exhibition, Karar Jassim and Alaa Abdul-Zahraa followed and Emad Mohammed scored the … Continued
They’ve only got a five-year-old softball bat, a threadbare cap, three scuffed balls and nine second-hand gloves from a flea market. They train on a college soccer field. And there’s not a uniform among them. However, they love America’s pastime as much as Crash Davis of “Bull Durham” ever did. Meet Iraq’s national baseball team. … Continued
A total of 44,080 Middle East-based travelers visited Singapore in May this year – an eight percent increase over 2008 – with UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran remaining the strongest growth markets. In addition, new flights from Riyadh and Kuwait City to Singapore have allowed even more Gulf travelers to enjoy the Garden City. In … Continued
As comic book crossovers go, this one may have a longer lasting impact than Superman’s face-off with Muhammad Ali. DC Comics is planning a miniseries in which some of its most recognizable characters will join forces with a team of Islamic heroes whose adventures are produced by an Arabic publisher, The Guardian reported. On its … Continued
Some of the world’s top Muslim scientists and their inventions were on display last week in an exhibition held at an Islamic center in Houston, Texas, where organizers aim to build cultural bridges by highlighting some of the lesser known aspects of Islamic civilization. The exhibition, Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered, is … Continued
When the bride and groom arrive at the Mandaean Association, the Middle Eastern salad is ready and flower petals are lightly strewn across the floor. For these Iraqis who follow the teachings of John the Baptist, weddings are an opportunity for the small community to come together as believers try to preserve their heritage far … Continued
The Ferris Wheel that hovered over Warren Avenue during the 14th Annual Arab International Festival has packed up and moved on. The proud Arab entrepreneurs who travelled from all over the country to sell their distinctive wares at the largest Arab-American street fair in our nation have returned home. The local eateries who provided some … Continued
The third annual Chicago Arabesque Festival is a non-religious, non-political festival designated to promote public awareness of the cultural heritage of the Arab world and showcase its diversity. “It’s a very rich culture people need to hear about,” said George Alcheikh, who was hosting a Syrian educational booth. “We participate because we want the American … Continued
The beat might be American, the message might convey in rapid vernacular the frustrations of those on the street, but in these hip hop tunes, the lyrics are all in Arabic. On Thursday night, 50 groups and soloists from the West Bank and Gaza gathered to participate in HipHopKom, the first Palestinian hip hop competition, … Continued
“New Muslim Cool” is a film that follows the life of Brooklyn native Hamza Pérez, a hip hop artist and Islamic convert who is setting up a new community in the North End of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The film will kick off the 22nd season of the PBS series P.OV. Pérez, a Puerto Rican-American, was born … Continued
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