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Go topBy: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Being a comedian requires the skill and gift of making people laugh. Not many comedians can make people laugh the way Maysoon Zayid does, nor do they possess the incredible background which comes with her. Forty-five years ago, Maysoon was born in the state of New Jersey, the daughter … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Do not speak to me about the court of Baghdad and its glittering magnificence; do not praise the splendour of Persia and China – for there is no land on earth more magnificent or richer than Al-Andalus.” So rhapsodized a 10th-century Arab poet living in medieval Arab Spain when … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Traveling provides us with experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Why not remember them better by taking home a few souvenirs? In the Arab world, traditional souvenirs are abundant, and most will fit perfectly in your suitcases. Check out the most popular items travelers will bring home from … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Perched high on a cliff of Jebel Manar overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, Sidi Bou Said, a lovely blue and white village, has been labeled by travelers as a tourist siren waiting to entrap the visitor. Situated past the ruins of Carthage, a short distance up the coast north … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In Part 1 of my Summer Salad Series, I shared the recipe for Salata Baladia, the ubiquitous cucumber tomato salad popular in every country of the Levant. Now I am going to explore how this salad takes a dramatic turn in North Africa, particularly in Egypt, with their protein-packed … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab culture has always been an appealing mystery for the people living in the West – coming from the countries that most of them have seen only in the books and movies, it is something new and unknown to most Western people. However, in recent years, people … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “I wonder whether I ever shall spend a night With flower gardens and water pools around me, Where green olive groves, far famed, are planted, Where the doves sing, the warbling of birds resounds.” So wrote al-Mu`tamid, the 11th century Arab poet king of Seville, reminiscing about his beloved … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Ryan and Matt Kalil are finding an incredible fortune in the NFL as one of the most successful brother duos the league has ever seen. Of Mexican and Lebanese descent, these NFL players serve as a model of Arab-American success in the sports world. The brothers are not only … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab food encompasses some of the most diverse and tantalizing meals in the World. The food not only is tasty but comes with a strong history and cultural significance. Some people may find Arab food to be different simply because they aren’t used to it in their country. However, … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab art is beautiful and unique; it has a rich and strong history. There are Arab artists who are talented and inspirational. From Samir Rafi to Saliba Douahi, there is a great number of Arab artists who bring much enrichment into the world of art through their miraculous talent. … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Carpet making is one of the traditional artisan crafts of Syria and despite the invasion of the machine and modern technology on this craft, many small workshops in Aleppo, and almost every other Syrian city are struggling to preserve the original identity of this handcraft. Hand-made Syrian eye-catching carpets … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one spice that makes a serious splash in Palestinian cuisine, it would have to be Za’atar, the spice blend consisting of thyme, sumac, savory and sesame seeds. Whether eaten with bread and olive oil, baked into a flatbread called Manakeesh or sprinkled on eggs, this zesty … Continued
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