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Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 7): Gnawa

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

A Journey to Queen of Sheba’s City

  By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer After passing through a fast expanding and dusty suburb of Sana’a, Yemen’s capital, on our way to Ma’rib, better known as ‘Queen of Sheba’s City’, we were treated to Yemeni hospitality at tis best.  Stopping at a gas station, our group of 12 which included four Americans, six … Continued

A Guide to Making Some of Your Favorite Arab Dishes Vegan

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In recent years, the concept of a vegan (pronounced vee-gan) or plant-based diet has taken the United States by storm, and currently, it shows no signs of stopping. In March 2020, a study estimated that “nearly 3 percent of the population in the United States follows … Continued

2,600 year old Phoenician Wine Press Discovered In Lebanon

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing writer Introduction: If you don’t know about the Phoenicians, they are an ancient civilization that resided in the Levant region of the middle east, which is modern-day Lebanon. It’s said that Phoenicians emerged in the region around 2500bc The Phoenicians prospered from trade and manufacturing goods such as … Continued

Traditional Music of Morocco Series (Episode 1 of 7): Reggada

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued

Anime’s Deep Roots in the Arab World

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer Japanese animation, commonly known as “Anime” is one of Japan’s biggest cultural exports. While popular for decades, today, anime is at the peak of its popularity and is very much a global phenomenon. The Arab world is indeed no stranger to anime today, just as the rest … Continued

Marrakesh to M’hamid – A Journey Through Morocco’s Cinemaland

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A land of towering snowcapped mountains, scorching deserts, lush oases, majestic kasbahs and turbaned horsemen in flowing robes was how for years I visualized the countryside of southern Morocco. Now, as I rode the comfortable train from Casablanca to Morocco, I was filled with excitement. The plans which I … Continued

Common Misconceptions about Arab Identity and Culture

By: Sara Tawfik/ Arab America Contributing writer To much of the Western world, proper education and further understanding can eliminate many misconceptions about Arab culture and identity which, despite being unknown to most of the Western society, have a rich diverse history. Due to the lack of knowledge, Arabs are often misrepresented in western media, … Continued

The MMA Specialists of the Arab World

Mixed Martial Arts is an enthralling sport as it combines fighting techniques and styles from different nations and cultures.  The pinnacle league for this action packed sport is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The UFC includes participants from all over the world from America to Russia and from Africa to East Asia.  However, did you … Continued

Casablanca: Similarities and Differences Between the City and the Movie

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Over the years, the city of Casablanca in Morocco has inspired much fanfare, beautiful sights, and lush landscapes. Perhaps, the other reason why Casablanca (the city) is so famous is the 1942 Academy Award-winning film, Casablanca which starred Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid. Did … Continued

Islamic Dynasties of North Africa- Almoravids and Almohads

By: Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Throughout history, the Amazigh people have been able to create some of the largest and most influential kingdoms in African history. In antiquity, there was the great Kingdom of Numidia founded by Masensen, a power in both trade and agriculture. Once Roman influence receded in the Maghreb, … Continued

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