By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and burghul, staples that filled their plates and their lives with nourishment. These wholesome foods weren’t just ingredients; they were the foundation of a lifestyle that celebrated health and vitality, allowing families to … Continued
Source: Wikimedia Commons. This picture shows the logo of the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
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
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued
By: Diane Bou Hamdan/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is quite famous for arranged marriages and fixed ideas when it comes to love and the image of a picture-perfect family. Dating was always a big NO for the Arabs in the Arab World. However, things are changing. Dating always existed but it progressed over … Continued
There are few areas of society that haven’t been impacted by online dating. In every corner of the globe, singles are signing up to their favorite matching resources in droves. For some of the larger websites, that means memberships running into millions. Sites also cater to niche areas, such as dating for senior citizens, or … Continued
Not so long ago, dating websites were regarded as a last resort for people who couldn’t find partners in more traditional dating outlets. For single Muslims, this stigma was exacerbated by cultural expectations. Many marriages were arranged by the respective relatives, not by the prospective bride and groom browsing through a series of online profiles. … Continued
SOURCE: BBC. COM BY: JESS ROHAN Harmonica is the Egyptian dating app that fits local sensibilities – and even helps you bring a relative in on your matchmaking. The single women in Sameh Saleh’s life had a problem. They were meeting potential husbands through family connections but often they would have to decide whether to … Continued
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