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Abu Ammar: Yasser Arafat

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer  Mohammed Yasser Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat, otherwise known as Yasser Arafat, was a Palestinian leader. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 to 2004 and President of the Palestinian National Authority from 1994 to 2004. Ideologically, he was an Arab nationalist and was a … Continued

How People in the Arab World Say “I Do”

By: Danielle Meyer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Every country has unique traditions, especially at weddings. Many people think of many outdated stereotypes when they think of Middle Eastern dating and wedding customs. Arab weddings have changed greatly in the last hundred years. Here are ten wedding traditions that are common in the Arab world! Tulba … Continued

Malaga:The Playground of Moors and Spaniards

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For many years the playground of tourists from Europe and the Americas, Malaga, capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol, has only in the last few years been on the vacation itinerary of the Arabs. Yet, once when their ancestors ruled the Iberian Peninsula, they made Malaga an earthly paradise.  … Continued

Check Out This Cookbook! “Middle Eastern Sweets” by Salma Hage

By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco series (Episode 5 of 13): Essaouira

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Five Street Foods in Morocco That Are Uniquely Moroccan

SOURCE: MOROCCO WORLD NEWS BY: MICHAEL SAUERS Rabat – Although Morocco is known for dishes such as tagine and couscous, the kingdom has a growing scene of street food that can keep up with the largest of appetites. Almost every region is notorious for a street delicacy. Here are five of Morocco’s most unique street … Continued

In Danya Zituni’s Artwork, Arab American Women See a Reflection of Themselves

SOURCE: WDET. ORG BY: RYAN PATRICK HOOPER There are three simple and important ingredients to the artwork of Danya Zituni — community, resistance and resilience. ERIK PAUL HOWARDArab American illustrator and printmaker Danya Zituni works in her apartment-turned-studio in Dearborn. “I make prints that feature Arab women and people engaged around social justice,” says Zituni. “I’m an … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit–November 12-14, 2021

For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 4, 2021): Register now for this year’s second CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit from November 12-14 in Dearborn, Michigan (November 14th is optional). This historic in-person event connects and empowers Arab Americans across the country by engaging participants, performers, and exciting speakers in public service, business, influencers, and artists. … Continued

Cabbage: One of the Most Nutritious Vegetables

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A member of the cruciferous family that includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kohlrabi, cabbage is one of the most ancient of vegetables. It has been on the tables of mankind, especially those of the working class, for untold centuries. One of the most nutritious vegetables cultivated by man, … Continued

Pakistan’s Influence on Refreshments, Desserts, and Cuisine in the Gulf

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer      Because of my background, I grew up eating all sorts of delicious carbs, from paratha and tandoori naan to chicken and goat biryani. I can’t help but realize some strikingly similar parallels between Pakistani and Khaleeji (Gulf Arabian) cuisine. Given the location of the Gulf Arab states, … Continued

Somalia: A Country Rich in Oral Tradition and Mythology

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Somalia has, unfortunately, over the years been known for its numerous civil wars, failed governments, and terrorist attacks that have taken place in its capital, Mogadishu, but were you aware there is so much more to this beautiful Arab country in the Horn of Africa? This … Continued

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