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Go topBy: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer Camel milk is well on the way to becoming the next big trend in health food and drink. Until recently, the numerous health benefits were unknown as the milk has not been popularized in the west and has only been used for medicinal purposes in the Middle East. … Continued
The Episcopalian Church has officially terminated its economic involvement with Israel in protest of the government’s illegal and inhumane occupation of the Palestinian territories. The 300-million strong Episcopalian church is the 10th American religious group to publicly declare support for the Palestinian people.
By: Alena Khan/Arab America Contributing Writer To this day, Arab inventors have proven to be great contributors to the US innovation system, but what you may not know is before Europeans took credit for their translations, Arab and Islamic science had been a primary influence on Western science all throughout ancient history. During the rise … Continued
By: John Mason/ Arab America Contributing Writer Once, during the 8th-15th centuries A.D., parts of Europe were ruled by Arab Muslims. During the eighth century A.D., countries known today as Spain, Portugal, Sicily, France, even Switzerland fell under Arab rule. On the Iberian Peninsula, today’s Spain and Portugal, a mix of Arabs and North African Berbers … Continued
Parenting styles across the world are as diverse and individualized as families themselves. Certain generalizations can be made, however, to track how different regions and cultures approach childrearing. This is in no way an expert or even a first-hand opinion, but instead an analysis and overview of research studies conducted about parenting styles in the Arab world.
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My love affair with Layali Lubnan began when I was 10 years old. My mother brought me along with her to a bridal shower, and to be honest, the endless conversations and gift opening of fine china bored me to tears. However, the lavish dessert table I eyed in … Continued
By: Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Prince William just ended his visit to Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. His trip is considered to be historic by the world because it was the first time a member of the British royal family stepped onto Israeli/Palestinian lands. Even before he started packing his bags, he was already judged … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/ Arab America Contributing Writer Neither a pea nor a bean, yet, combining the best qualities of both, the chickpea is fast catching on in almost every country of the world. Virtually unknown in North America a half century ago, this delectable legume is today found on the shelves of the supermarkets and … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer/ Ambassador Meet the Arab America Ambassadors (AAA’s) that made a difference during the month of June! The Arab America Ambassador Network represents an effort to connect Arab and non-Arab communities through collaborative efforts while amplifying Arab America’s effectiveness as a resource that offers accurate information on Arab Americans … Continued
Photo by Jen Dougherty By Rachelle H Saltzman, Executive Director, Oregon Folklife Network Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim is an embroiderer whose journey as an artist started in her birthplace of Safad. Palestinian embroidery—which features intricate cross-stitched designs—is a domestic art that adorns clothing, wall hangings, and pillows. Beyond being a master of this art form, Abbasi-Ghnaim is … Continued
Needless to say I did not grow up with a wealth of understanding about the Middle East. What little knowledge I had was largely a tragic narrative of contrast between a glorious Ottoman past and a crumbling, war-torn present. Glossy images of ancient cities marketed as “exotic” tourist destinations contrasted grainy, televised videos of conflict and war.
By: Randa Necola/Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout the history of marriage among Arab Americans, many of them have gotten married in the traditional way, as they went along with their parents choice of whom to marry. This method of marriage was greatly influenced by the values and traditions practiced in individual cultures and societies. The … Continued
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