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Why Has The Arab League Struggled to Succeed?

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945 to strengthen ties between the Arab states as well as provide an international body for coordinating military, economic, social, health, and cultural matters between the states. These are ambitious goals for any organization no matter the size or makeup, but … Continued

Top 7 Arab Cinematic Classics

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Movie making in the Arab countries is an old and established art form that is continuing to grow. From romantic comedies to historical dramas, many of these movies have been colelcting number of awards from itnernational movies festivals. And while today this form of art becomes widely recognized … Continued

Healthy Middle Eastern Lenten Foods

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributor To the eastern Christian, Easter is the most important part of the year. When this time approaches, the women of the households, especially those of wealthy families, prepare for Lent. They drastically change their daily menus from rich traditional dishes to a limited variety of vegetarian foods. All types of … Continued

Arab Americans Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month–April 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WASHINGTON, DC) March 31, 2021 – During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation, formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans will engage in special events that … Continued

130 Proclamations, Resolutions, and Statements Issued in Commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month-April 2021

The following proclamations and resolutions have been issued in commemoration of National Arab American Heritage Month for April 2021. Arab America Foundation salutes over two-hundred-fifty Arab Americans on twenty-four state teams who have approached governors, state officials, mayors, and county executives across the country. For media inquiries, contact: info@arabamerica.com or call: 877-272-2944 Proclamations, Resolutions, and … Continued

The Value of Arab American Friendships

By: Ivey Noojin/Arab America Contributing Writer Many people associate Arab Americans with hospitality and friendship due to their roots in Middle Eastern and Northern Africa cultures. There are few things better than a true friend, and Arab American friendships epitomize its importance in daily life. Importance of Friendships Why is friendship so important and something … Continued

Ibn Battuta: Marco Polo Before Marco Polo

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer        Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely traveled the Old World. Over a period of thirty years, Ibn Battuta visited most of the Old World, including Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, China, and the Iberian Peninsula. Near the end of his life, he dictated an account … Continued

The Glass Makers Of Syria Have a History as Old as Time

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing writer “Look! Look! See how the glass-blowers are making beautiful bottles and vases?” My daughter was excited as she watched the Syrian craftsmen fashioning delicate glass works of art at the Dubai Shopping Festival Fair in the United Arab Emirates. Day after day I would stop awhile and admire their … Continued

Tanneries, Cloths and Dyeing in the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is well known for its leatherwork, dye, and cloths. Their traditions surrounding leather and cloth go back to thousands of years ago. They have still managed to keep many of these traditions alive, despite the manufacturing boom and the widespread use of factories. Using leather for … Continued

A Checklist for an Arab American Activist

By: Nana Osei/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Sometimes, someone needs to take a stand against the injustice of the world even when it seems like there is no one else there to support them. That someone could be you. To be an activist is to take a stand against injustice. Not only this but voice … Continued

The 11 Cheeses of the Arab World

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Cheeses are popular in the Arab world, whether they are in the desserts or the entrée. For that reason, the Arab world has so many different types of cheese to go with all of the unique flavors. The following is a list of some classic cheeses from the Arab … Continued

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