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National Arab American Heritage Month Launches April 1, 2026—Arab America Foundation Unites Communities Nationwide

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April 2026 is National Arab American Heritage Month in the United States FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026)— The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is leading the nationwide celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) this April, uniting communities across the United States while hosting its official national commemoration in the Washington, DC area. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Maher Abdelqader, 2025 MVP Awardee

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 17, 2025) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Maher Abdelqader will receive the MVP-Most Valuable Person Award for 2025 at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025, Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck, NJ Maher … Continued

Threads of Resistance: The Keffiyeh & Dabke

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By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Author In response to the attacks, Arab American culture has persisted and resisted. Symbols like the keffiyeh and practices like dabke have been turned into living, breathing public demonstrations against anti-Arab racism. From protest chants to dance moves to restaurant decor to virtual gatherings, Arab Americans push back … Continued

The Evolution of Modern Dabke Fusions

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By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer The Dabke is an Arab folklore dance characterized by people stomping their feet rhythmically in lines or circles. Often performed in celebratory settings like weddings or parties, the Dabke is a staple in Levantine culture. The historical roots of the Dabke can be traced back to modern-day … Continued

Alabín, Alabán: When Arabismo Dances Through Gitano Flamenco

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By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab American Contributing Writer After the colonization of Moors in Iberia of what lasted about 800 years, it’s by no surprise that we see influences of Arab artifacts, architecture, and cultural habits integrated in Spanish culture making the South of Spain, particularly fascinating for tourists, including visiting one of the 8 … Continued

The Moon Sets on Eid, Abdel Halim’s Music Shines Too

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Yara Marei/ Arab America Contributing Writer “To the same place we go, in the cycle of a lifetime, we are lost, in the cycle of a lifetime…” With these timeless lyrics, Abdel Halim Hafez’s voice transcends generations, stirring emotions of love, longing, and fate. His melodies bring back memories of past Eids, family gatherings, festive … Continued

“I Listen to the Land Beneath Me”: 40 Minutes with Leyya Mona Tawil

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By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Leyya’s artistry is a world of movement, sound, and resilience. A Syrian and Palestinian born in Detroit and now rooted in Oakland, California, her creative journey spans music, dance, and experimental performance. She founded Arab.AMP—a platform for experimental live art from the SWANA diaspora and beyond. Her … Continued

Exploring Middle Eastern Music and Dance

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By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer With music and dance at the core of its customs, the Middle East boasts one of the richest cultural legacies in the world. Middle Eastern music captures themes of love, celebration, and spirituality, from the complex melodies of the oud to the hypnotic rhythms of the darbuka. … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces Stefan Ateek, 2024 MVP Awardee

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 23, 2024) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Texas Team Leader Stefan Ateek will receive the MVP-Most Valuable Person Award for 2024 at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, October 26, 2022, at 5:30 pm at the Ford Comunity and Performing Arts … Continued

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