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Go topBy Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributor Writer Arabs are very religious and care about following their religions’ rules and traditions. Arab Christians in the Arab world, in the United States, and the whole world, make sure that they fast or follow the lent (Siam). The Christian lent requires Christians to be vegetarian for a … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My favorite indoor respite from the iced-over lawns, crisp air, and dark leafless trees of winter, is a warm bowl of chicken soup. I love closing my kitchen doors to sequester the spicy aroma and comforting simmer of a particularly hearty soup called Maftoul. Maftoul is the Middle Eastern … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab Americans have heard the saying, “New Year, new me”, but how often do they actually quit unwanted and hurtful Arab habits that they promise would fulfill? Is 2018 the year to finally take action, live a healthier lifestyle, try new things, and make serious changes? Which one … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer In winter, people try to stay warm in every possible way. Wearing warm clothes, layering, or simply staying in a heated place can help them keep warm. However, most Arab elders strongly believe that food is what really keeps the body warm, from the inside out. Therefore, most Arab … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Eating healthy meals during the holiday season is a challenge for everyone. Sugary sweets, fried comfort food, and massive portions line the tables at family feasts. Indulging in unhealthy habits for a day or two turn into a week or two, then a month, and before we know it, … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Likely, the first fruit a child gets to know is the much-consumed banana. A wholesome and delicious treat at any time of the day, it is one of nature’s finest gifts to man. Readily available and inexpensive, it is a staple of tropical countries and found year-round on the … 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
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of mythology, the olive tree is supposed to have been first grown in the Garden of Eden. More realistically, according to historians, it has been cultivated along the Syrian coast since 4000 B.C. and since that time it has been one of the most useful plants … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you are like me you cannot wait to indulge in roasted and fried turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato yams, and of course pumpkin pie. The significance of Thanksgiving is primarily focused on the importance of family and friends, but … Continued
By: Noor Almoshin/Arab America Contributing Writer We all call our mothers when we get sick, and sometimes we rush to grandmothers when moms are not around or are unable to think of something that helps. This list reveals some natural recipes that a typical grandmother from Yemen would provide for treatment. As an Arab American, … Continued
By Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer Garlic has always been super popular in the Arab World. Arabs use garlic for both purposes: as a food product, and for medical purposes. Arabs have always been well aware of a large amounts of vitamins in garlic. Additionally, there is also a complex of specific active components found only in … Continued
BY: Noura Anwar/Ambassador Blogger Do you like eating bread? Pita, Rye, Cornbread, Baguette… You name it and the world loves it! When I thought about history of this lovable food, I dug deeply into its origins until I found this image… Egypt, where it all begins! In ancient Egypt, bread was made of a kind … Continued
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