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‘A Diplomat for the World and a Window into Lebanon’s Beauty’: A Book Review of “The Heart of Lebanon” by Ameen Rihani with a New English Translation by Dr. Roger Allen

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By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction and Book Synopsis: On May 15, 2021, readers of Arab literature will get an exciting opportunity to renew their interest in Ameen Rihani’s writings as “The Heart of Lebanon” will be released again with a new English translation by Roger Allen, Ph.D., who is an esteemed professor of … Continued

National Arab American Heritage Month – Celebrating the Contributions of Arab Americans

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By Sara Tawfik/ Arab America Contributing Writer For over a century, Arab Americans have made numerous contributions to virtually every aspect of American society: in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, and culture. As a result, their contributions have helped build a better nation. We will hear from numerous public officials, educators, and … Continued

The Meaning Behind Common Arabic Names Part 1

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By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In every culture, names have significance. Understanding these names can give a lot of insight into the culture, showing what is important to them in terms of qualities, history, and more. The Arab world is no different-each name has a specific meaning. Here are a few common names and … Continued

How to Teach Your Parents About Racism

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By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer As the Black Lives Matter movement becomes part of what we talk about every day, so do conversations about anti-racism. Without a doubt, these conversations can be uncomfortable, especially when it comes to calling people out. There are forms of racism in Arab society that we need to speak … Continued

The Conqueror of Jerusalem: Salah ad-Din

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Salah ed-Din el Ayyubi is a legend among legends in our history. His life from beginning to end set an example that many attempted to follow in vein. This serves as a small research into the events of interest that led Saladin to become the great leader he was. Early Life Salah ad-Din ibn Yousef … Continued

The Syrian Passengers on the Titanic–Almost Lost in History

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By: Leila Salloum Elias/Arab America Contributing Writer There remains, until today, a fascination with the Titanic.  In an ironic twist of fate, the Titanic on its momentous maiden voyage would come to be remembered as one of the worst tragedies in seafaring history.  The loss of lives was exorbitant.  Over 2200 passengers and crew were … Continued

A Journey to Sir – Lebanon’s Best Hidden Resort

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor “Would you like to drive me to Sir (pronounced seer)?”  I asked a friend who I had once known in Canada, but now made his living as a taxi driver in the village of Bchamoun, overlooking Beirut – Lebanon’s war- shattered capital. “Sir! You mean Syria?” My friend, Shareef, a … Continued

How Elder Care is Changing in the Arab World

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By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer  Age is just a number; at least, that’s what a specific counter-culture of modern society has attempted to instill in us, through rebellious deviance from mainstream media and its increasingly obsessive behaviors. While you are, indeed, as young as you feel, aging is a biological matter that happens to … Continued

Age Old Cities: A Virtual Journey from Palmyra to Mosul

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By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer When ISIS occupied parts of Iraq and Syria, they destroyed world-famous heritage symbols in the region. It was a carefully staged propaganda that destroyed monuments and cities perceived to have some connection to the Western world. Discourse turned to heritage specialists, who assessed the importance of and damage to … Continued

Discover the Beauties of North Africa

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By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer  North Africa is a region rich with natural wonders and beauty. From its unique maritime culture on the Mediterranean to its mystical Sahara Desert, this region is home to some of the most beautiful sights in the world. Many people hail from all over to witness and experience … Continued

The Sword of God

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By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Khalid ibn al-Walid was an Arab Muslim commander in the service of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar. He played a leading role in the Ridda wars against rebel tribes in Arabia and the early Muslim conquests of Sasanian Iraq and Byzantine Syria. … Continued

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