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The Empires who Ruled What is Known as the Arab World Today

By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer  The Arab world we know today has several different regions, different people, and different cultures. What they have in common are the main empires which ruled what is known as the Arab world today. In fact, history’s most notable empires were centered in the Middle East. Powerful and advanced … Continued

What is it Like to Grow Up as an Arab?

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up as an Arab is a unique experience. Whether being raised in the Arab world or in America, there are some characteristics that all Arabs share. It’s in our genes! Some things were so annoying and didn’t make sense to us as children, but looking at it from … Continued

Arab American National Museum Appoints New Director

Following a comprehensive international search, the leadership of ACCESS – the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the United States – proudly welcomes to their Arab American National Museum (AANM) a new director, Dr. Diana Abouali. At home in both North America and the Middle East, fluent in English and Arabic, Abouali has worked in the … Continued

Going Back in Time with Arab Music: Old is Gold

By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times did you find yourself humming along with Umm-Kulthum’s songs? Or woke up to Fairouz’s morning songs played on the radio? Aren’t they the best companion with a nice hot cup of tea/coffee and fresh out of the oven pies and Mana’eesh/Zaatar? Or did you notice the … Continued

Delicious Nuts and the Health Benefits Arab Americans Adore

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer You can hardly find any Arab kitchen that doesn’t serve or contain any form of nuts which have many uses.  Arab Americans include nuts in main dishes, desserts,  and even as a quick healthy snack, and most importantly when welcoming guests. It is usually the first thing you will … Continued

Andalusia’s Crowning Glory – The Great Mosque of Cordoba

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My heart tingled with emotion and excitement as I stepped into the fabled Great Mosque of Córdoba.  Six times I had journeyed to what was once the capital of western Islam to visit its Mezquita-Catedral.  Yet for me, the magic of this former religious structure had not diminished with … Continued

Why Arab Americans Look Forward to their Senior Years

Photo: AAI By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans have close relationships with extended family and friends. Generosity and kindness are important aspects of Arab culture and that is carried throughout almost every aspect of life for them. That is especially applied to family and friends. Family loyalty and maintenance of friendships are incredibly important … Continued

A Chicken Pie That’s Well Worth the Wait

SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: DAVID DANIS A simplified version of pastilla, the savory Moroccan pastry served on festive occasions, this recipe can be broken up so the process is part of the fun. A layer of confectioners’ sugar, like freshly fallen snow, finishes the top of this chicken pie.CreditDavid Malosh for The New York … Continued

The Secrets of Successful Marriages to Non-Arab Men

By: Dana El-Issa/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab American intermarriages are becoming increasingly common. A 1990 U.S. Census data shows that over 80% of U.S. – born Arabs had non-Arab spouses, but intermarriages are not limited to U.S. born Arabs. The cultural assimilation of many Arab immigrants has led to intermarriages as well, especially for women. Despite … Continued

Nubians: An Ancient Egyptian-Sudanese Ethnic Group Now Under Persecution

Typical Nubian Village on the Nile By John P. Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Nubians are prominent, northeast African ethnic and language group who originally settled in what are today Sudan and southern Egypt. They have a rich history, dating to prehistoric times, including a leadership role during certain Pharaonic periods and as rivals to the … Continued

Drinks Arab American Appreciate for their Health Benefits

By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many health benefits that come along with drinks that are consumed heavily by the Arabic speaking populations.  Benefits may include simply relaxing the nerves of the body, as well as to cure insomnia and anxiety. These relaxing drinks listed below have been in the Arab tradition for … Continued

“The Seventeen Traditions”: An Interview with Ralph Nader

By: Cait O’Connor/Arab America Contributing Writer Much of the ease of modern life and the degree of its conveniences are safe for us to use because of  Ralph Nader. Nader,  who was mainly influenced by his Lebanese parents.  His transformative influence in the field of consumer affairs cannot be overstated. Ralph himself, however, is somewhat … Continued

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