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Tagine Pots: Decorative vs. Utility

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tagine (or tajine) is a very popular food native to North Africa, especially in Morocco, where it is the national dish. You can make tagine with fish, chicken, vegetables, lamb, or beef, which shows the dish’s versatility. The name “tagine” comes from the type of dish that the food … Continued

Arab Films Currently Competing for the Oscars

By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have long honored international films. For the 93rd Academy Award ceremony, nine Arab film entries are chosen by their respective countries to compete for a nomination in the Best International Feature Film category. The Arab world has been present in this … Continued

CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 5–Connecting with Our Culture

The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run from Feb. 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 5 of the Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit, we will get to meet some of the entertainers who are making a splash in their … Continued

The Blue City of Chefchaouen

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Chefchaouen (meaning “watch the horns”) goes by many names. Locals call it Chaouen, and some call it “The Blue Pearl”. Located close to the coast in northern Morocco, Chefchaouen is famous for the light blue color painted on all of its buildings. It is surrounded by the Rif mountains … Continued

French Influence in North Africa

By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer Undoubtedly, France has left its influence within North African culture ranging from language to government, and media. Around half a century ago, France played an even greater role in North Africa. During Europe’s scramble for Africa, France colonized Algeria, Tunisia and many other African nations. Generations later, France’s impact … Continued

Christmas in the Arab World: Traditions and Customs

Merry Christmas from all of us at Arab America to all those who are celebrating! This Christmas, are you trying to remember how Christmas is celebrated in your homeland?  The content of this article will remind you of the special Christmas traditions in different Arab countries! Egypt Only about 15% of the Egyptian population is … Continued

Incredible Surf Spots in the Arab World

By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer When thinking of best-surfing destinations, the Arab world probably doesn’t come to mind. But the Arab world has its fair share of great surf spots. It is home to equally stunning and relatively unexplored surfable beaches. These seven places are some of the best-surfing destinations in the Arab world. … Continued

Breaking Down Gender Barriers: The Moroccan Fisherwomen

Despite the different culture, nationality or language, gender barriers have always managed to hinder women’s success in different spheres, and the Moroccan women in the fishing industry had a huge victory that needs to be celebrated. In a rigidly traditional culture and industry, women, decisive players in the development of artisan fishing, are often stopped … Continued

‘French Montana’ Embraces Moroccan Heritage through Music

By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Moroccan-American hip-hop star Karim Kharbouch, who goes by the name ‘French Montana’, embraces his Moroccan heritage through lyrics, music videos, and charity work. The 34-year-old artist was born in the country’s capital city of Rabat, where he grew up for 13 years before his family’s emigration to the … Continued

Spice Up Your Life with Moroccan Tagine

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As the months drag on and I get increasingly impatient with the redundancy of lockdown life, I find myself creating kitchen “staycations” through exciting new meals inspired by countries abroad. I have always fantasized about visiting Morocco in particular, and I felt it was time to bring Morocco to … Continued

6 Top-Rated Cultural Attractions One Must Visit in Morocco

By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley/Arab America Contributing Writer Are you thinking of traveling to Morocco for your vacation? The coastal nation has a lot to offer with both sightseeing and culture. The country is about the size of California and has 32 million people currently living there. From the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, there is plenty to … Continued

Meet Ihssane Leckey: Moroccan-American Candidate for Congress

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer “I am Ihssane Leckey, Donald Trump’s worst nightmare. A fearless woman of color ready to end corporate greed.” These were the words 35-year-old Ihssane Leckey spoke in her campaign video titled, “The New Face of Congress.” The Moroccan-American former Wall Street regulator is running against eight other Democratic candidates … Continued

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