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Bye, bye Hookah, at least for a while

Hookah smoking is considered to be fun, especially when done in small groups. While waterpipe smoking has a worldwide presence, it is usually associated with Middle Easterners and even more so, Arabs. Here we look at hookah use among Arab American youth, among others. In the context of COVID19, we also are reminded of the … Continued

The East-West: The Art of Dialogue

Shafik Gabr had a dream to build bridges of understanding between East and West. This dream came true in 2012. Gabr created an international program to achieve his dream, “The East-West: The Art of Dialogue.” He is giving an opportunity for young emerging leaders, like you, to build bridges between the East and the West; specifically between … Continued

Romantic Seville – Full of History and Excitement

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer I was exhausted as I laboured up the last few steps of La Giralda – Seville’s most outstanding monument.  A steeple of Spain’s most massive cathedral, that is the third largest in the world, it has been for centuries a mecca, drawing countless travellers.  For over 770 years, along … Continued

Look at What Michigan’s Arab Americans are Doing During the Pandemic

By: Terry Ahwal/Arab America Contributing Writer The small, invisible, and mysterious Coronavirus pandemic has and continues to rule the world. Some world leaders knew about the virus but delayed preparing for and warning the public about this deadly enemy. Today, this malignant and malicious Covid19 virus is affecting every aspect of our lives. Most of … Continued

Arab Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter this Sunday

Compiled by Arab America Arab America wishes all Orthodox celebrating a blessed Easter which is the most important annual religious feast in the Christian liturgical year. According to Christian scripture, Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead on the third day of his crucifixion. Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Sunday, two days after Good … Continued

Some American Celebrities who Fell in Love with Arab or Arab Americans

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer Interracial relationships among American celebrities are an interesting one, especially with ones involved with Arabs or Arab Americans. No matter how similar one thinks they are with their partner, cultural and societal differences still arise. However, in the end, such may often make these relations stronger and the individuals … Continued

Arab Dumplings That I Love

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Historically, dumplings, an ancient food found in the kitchens of many lands, in my view, reach there epitome in two dishes found in the Greater Syria area.  This is, perhaps, because of my own experiences during my youth in western Canada. When cold winter months rolled around, a steaming … Continued

Bahbah: The Coronavirus Looms Large Over Easter in the Holy Land

By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist Not since the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ has the Holy Land seen a gloomier Easter week like the one it is witnessing at the present time.  Compared to many parts of the world, the Holy Land has had the unwelcome distinction of living through an untold … Continued

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