Yara Marei/Arab America contributing writer. On a cold winter evening inside a small, cozy kitchen, a family gathers around a simmering pot of Irshoof, eager to share a meal passed down through generations. Like many others in Jordan, this dish tells a story of tradition, community, and resourcefulness. With each bite, you taste the rich … Continued
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: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer Football in the Arab World As the most beloved sport in the Middle East, football is a significant part of Arab culture. The sport is enjoyed daily, physically through children and adults playing outside or through television screens in every street cafe and home. In the Arab world, … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer What is the Arabian Gulf Cup The Arabian Gulf Cup is a biennial football tournament that occurs in eight Arab countries. The countries include Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The first tournament was held in 1970, with Kuwait having won the … Continued
By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Lionel Messi is considered one of the best soccer players of all time, and the team he plays for, Argentina, is currently ranked third in the world. Despite being expected to dominate the 2022 FIFA World Cup, or at least during their opening game, they unexpectedly lost … Continued
By Drew Jackson/ Arab America Contributing Writer The 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place this Winter in Qatar has been one of the most anticipated sporting events since Qatar won the FIFA bid in 2010. This World Cup will be the first to take place in an Arab nation and is also set to be … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background Mohamed Salah is a professional Egyptian football player, who is absolutely cherished by the Arab World. He is currently a forward player for the Liverpool F.C. team and the captain of the Egyptian national team. Salah, also referred to as the Egyptian King, is from Nagrig, … Continued
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer In a post 9/11 world, football is how the Arab-American Muslim community in Dearborn expresses their American identity. Fordson High School, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the highest Arab American high school student bodies in the United States. 95% of Fordson High School’s student body … Continued
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