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The Influence of Spiritual Trends Among Gen Z Arabs in the West

By: Layla Mahmoud / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, a shift has emerged among Gen Z Arabs in the West as many explore spirituality beyond traditional religious practices. From various religious interpretations to mindfulness, these trends prompt us to consider deeper questions about identity, belonging, and belief in a rapidly changing world. Layla … Continued

Arabs of Iberia: Al-Andalus

By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer When one thinks of the medieval Muslim conquests of Europe, they might first think of the Ottoman invasions of southern and eastern Europe in the 14th century. However, another far earlier example of this can be seen on the Iberian Peninsula – and their territories there existed … Continued

The Impact of U.S Sanctions During the Syrian Civil War

By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer The Syrian Civil War has been one of the worst tragedies in modern-day history, and the effects of U.S sanctions imposed on Syria have only worsened the situation. Constant pressure on Syria’s regime to step down or change its way of governance led only to adverse effects … Continued

Sardine Rolls – Sardinhas do Algarve

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer While driving through the Algarve region of Portugal with my family, I stopped at a small restaurant in Albufeira.  The city’s unmistakable Moorish imprint from the 500 years of Arab rule in Algarve was evident.  Its Castelo de Almoàda, with its traces of Moorish architecture along with the surrounding lush … Continued

Italian Protests Over Italy’s Silence on Gaza

By: Fayzeh Abou Ardat / Arab America contributing writer June 7, 2025, marked a significant day for Italians, activists, and particularly for the global Palestinian solidarity movement. Approximately 300,000 individuals protested in Rome, demanding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni address human rights violations in Gaza. Fayzeh Abou Ardat, Arab America contributing writer, reports on the … Continued

Trump’s Travel Ban-What You Need to Know

By Rena Elhessen/Arab America Contributing Writer President Trump has reinstated a travel ban for 19 countries, expanding his previously repealed ban from his first term. When the first travel ban came into fruition, it was scrutinized by the Supreme Court, but ultimately passed. It was then repealed under President Biden. As the present administration continues … Continued

Arab Polytheism: Religion Before Muhammed

By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer Islam and the Arab world have a long, shared religious bond going from the Kaaba at Mecca to the Moroccan coast bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Something seldom touched on in Western education is the Arab World before the revelations of the Prophet. It is important to remember … Continued

Flotillas and Freedom: The History and Journey Ahead

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer On Monday, the viral Gaza freedom flotilla Madleen, carrying Swedish human rights activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other volunteers, was detained in international waters by Israeli forces. Currently, a third of the activists aboard the Madleen have been forcefully deported to their home countries, while eight others … Continued

Pathbreakers of Arab America—Suhel Nafar

This is the eighty-fifth in Arab America’s series on American pathbreakers of Arab descent. The series features personalities from various fields, including entertainment, business, sports, science, the arts, academia, journalism, and politics. Contributing writer John Mason depicts Palestinian Suhel Nafar, musician, producer, and entrepreneur known for promoting Arab and North African music globally and as co-founder of DAM, the first Palestinian hip-hop band. Suhel is well known for empowering the voices of fellow Palestinians.

Potato and Sumac Appetizer

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time I had a taste of sumac was when my father had ordered it along with some other Syrian food ingredients from an Arab wholesaler in Montreal. This was in the late 1930s on our farm in southwestern Saskatchewan.  Dad always praised my mother’s cooking but would … Continued

8 Arabic Language Songs For Arabic Language Learners

By Katie Beason / Arab America Contributing Writer One tried and true method of all language learners in listening to songs in their target language, especially for Arabic language acquisition. Learning Arabic as a non-heritage speaker can be a special challenge. Understanding the verbal sentences structures, rhetorical devices, and various means of pronunciation across different … Continued

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