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Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

A Glimpse into 19th-Century Syrian Christian Weddings

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Weddings are more than just ceremonies—they are monumental events in one’s life. Have you ever wondered how Arabs celebrated their weddings in the nineteenth century? In his autobiography, A Far Journey, Abraham Rihbany provides a unique and detailed firsthand account of Syrian Christian weddings in Greater Syria. … Continued

Variety of Festivals in Jordan: Beautiful Scenes

By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer Beautiful surroundings, historical riches, and friendly people make Jordan a captivating country in the Middle East. A tapestry of variety festivals showcases the country’s creativity, diversity, and vibrant traditions, even though the festivals themselves stand out as a distinctive cultural event. Explore Jordan’s diverse festival scene, which … Continued

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event– 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued

Abir, Moroccan Pop Vocalist, to Perform and Make Brief Remarks at Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (Washington, D.C., October 19, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Abir, Moroccan Pop Vocalist, has been confirmed to perform and make brief remarks at the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, Falls Church, Virginia. Born Abir … Continued

The History of Traditional Egyptian Music and Dances Throughout Time

Background: Religion and Music:  Egyptian Dance: Types and Traditions: Interpretive dance was a regular part of religious rituals. It served to elevate dancers to a closer relationship with a deity. One common feature of ancient Egyptian dances was people impersonating a deity.  For example, “dancers would imitate the goddess by invoking her epithet, The Golden … Continued

Mayyas Official: A Symbol of Arab and Women’s Empowerment

On June 21st, America’s Got Talent premiered an all-female group dance audition, from Lebanon, called Mayyas Official. This group mesmerized the crowd and the Judges with its unique dance routine. A routine that coordinated arm movements and definitely followed through with their promise to “hypnotize” the judges. The Mayyas came with the mission of empowering Arabs and women. Not only that, but also normalizing dance as a reputable career in the Arab World.

Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

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