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Go topBy: J. Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer Responding to her fans’ calls for canceling a planned concert in Israel, New Zealand pop singer Lorde bravely announced she had made a bad decision and called off the event. This brought out the Izzie attack dogs, even though her statement was in keeping with her practice of … Continued
By: Mario Habashy/Arab America Contributing Writer The city of Jerusalem has seen many conquerors and exhibited many identities in its extensive history. In the recent news, Jerusalem appears to be entering a new identity crisis. The rich history of Jerusalem provides a context for the current worldwide dilemma. The Beginnings of Jerusalem: Image: Naunakhte – … Continued
Image: Biblical Archaeology By: Hayfa Alazzawi/Arab America Contributing Writer The origin of the word “Iraq”, according to most studies, is from Arabic ‘araqa/عراقهcovering notions such as “perspiring, deeply rooted, well-watered,” which may reflect the impression about the lush river-land made on the Arab desert. Ancient Iraq “Mesopotamia” has been known for 20,000 years (ancient history.com). This deep … Continued
By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Syria is a fascinating country with a long history. It is one of the cradles of civilization. There are countless intriguing facts about this ancient country. In this article, we select and introduce to the reader the nine of the most unexpected facts about Syria. 1. Damascus is the oldest capital … Continued
Arabs are one of the most desired groups in the dating and relationship scene worldwide. There are many reasons that make them stand out, however, only 10 of them are listed for you below. These qualities allow Arabs to attract and meet their significant other as well as keep them for life. 1. Beautiful Arabs … Continued
Photo Credit: Mohamed Hadid on Instagram Arab American model Bella Hadid (sister of model Gigi Hadid) and her father Mohamed Hadid were clearly incensed by President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and eventually the move of the U.S. Embassy. Mohamed Hadid stated in an Instagram post that Wednesday was “the Saddest … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs can communicate with each other non-verbally with just hand gestures, facial expressions, and by showing emotions with their eyes. These gestures are quite unique and common. Arabs can almost have a conversation without saying a word. Here are some of them. 1. The “What” Arabs can ask you “what” … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Born in San Diego, California to a Mexican mother and Palestinian father both of whom emigrated to the States, Ammar Campa-Najjar, 28, has announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 50th district. He identifies himself to the public as a proud Arab American. Referring to his political opponent … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Travelers always like to carry things that remind of the place they visited. The number of these items grow when they return from visits to their home countries. Arab Americans, in particular, tend to carry many different things whether gifts for family and friends or for personal use. This … Continued
On December 1st, Lebanese-American singer, songwriter, and pianist Leila Milki has released her music video for “Burn,” a poignant new ballad featuring her original music and lyrics. The video, directed by Tayo Amos and shot at Studios 60 in Los Angeles, champions creative manifestation as a form of healing and self-awareness. “Burn,” the sixth track off of … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Gigi and Bella Hadid are probably two of the most popular supermodels on the scene right now. Garnering more than 52.1 million followers on Instagram and over 8 million on Twitter combined, the sisters have made their mark in the fashion/social media world. However, it seems few are aware … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab countries in the Middle East have some differences, but one thing they have in common is the significance of eyes in their culture. In comparison to the Western culture where eye contact is common, mundane and trivial, in Arab culture, it is more communicative and significant. However, … Continued
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