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Go topBy: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The earliest physical evidence of turmeric use by humans comes from ancient pots found near New Delhi, India. Scientists actually found turmeric residue at the bottom of these pots tracing back 4500 years! Fast forward a few thousand years, and the Egyptians wrote about their use of turmeric on … Continued
By: Haider Umar/Arab America Contributing Writer In 2017, president Donald Trump made history when he declared a nationwide Muslim ban. The Muslim ban, caused massive outrage amongst the American Muslim communities because it seemed as if president Trump had singled out a religion’s followers as unfit to enter the U.S. This law to most appeared … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time in the 1960s that I roamed the modern streets of Malaga, Queen of Costa del Sol, I was somewhat disappointed. The stretches of towering structures, hectic commercial activities, heavy traffic and masses of hurrying individuals, many of them tourists gave the city a grim atmosphere. However, … Continued
By: Noor Almoshin/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a hybrid culture could be confusing sometimes. For Arab Americans, there are some Arabic sayings that are hard to translate into English. In many cases we find ourselves saying the Arabic expression because there isn’t an English statement that delivers the same intended meaning. I thought of these … Continued
By: Shayma Amour/Arab America Contributing Writer As we all know, the world is a wide huge platform congested with hundreds of various cultures, each has a different long-dating heritage and traditions that beautifies the world with colorful legacies. One of the main segments forming every main culture founded on earth is language. Each culture or … Continued
History was made last night when over 300 people attended our National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) commemorative event in Washington DC with several members of Congress attending including; Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Democratic Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep.Yvette Clark, Rep. Judy Chu, Progressive Caucus Deputy Whip, Rep. Debra … Continued
By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab cuisine, lentil is one of the major beans used in dishes. Whether in soups, with vegetables, or simply bread. It is one of the ancient crops originally found in the near East- Central Asia. For thousands of years, lentils have been used in Indian and Middle Eastern foods. … Continued
By: Jordyn Imhoff/Arab America Contributing Writer An overview of Islam and Ramadan As Ramadan approaches this Sunday, it’s important to understand the special significance of Ramadan during a difficult time in American history, it’s important to first know what Ramadan is and what it means to Muslims, the followers of Islam. Islam follows behind Christianity … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer With the summer travel season just around the corner, many are in search of new and exciting places to visit. The Middle East offers so much to tourists with rich and diverse cultures, delicious food, and phenomenal scenery. Whether you are looking for a relaxing getaway in a lovely … Continued
By John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer We know that Muslim women have traditionally been held to a strict code of modesty. It was reinforced by such practices as segregation, seclusion, and concealment. Islam places responsibility on the sexual behavior of women. Some critics feel that not enough emphasis is given to men’s self-control; any transgression is often blamed … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer No one who has tasted fresh coriander, one of the oldest condiments known to man and today the most widely consumed fresh herb, will doubt that it will inspire some to ecstasy. However, for others it is an offensive herb. Strange as it may seem, there are some who … Continued
By: Bishara A. Bahbah/Arab America Featured Columnist The much-anticipated and frequently delayed so-called “deal of the century” heralded by US President Donald Trump as the ‘ultimate deal’ leading to the path for peace between Israel and the Palestinians is expected to be unveiled in June. The timing was determined to coincide with Benjamin Netanyahu’s forming … Continued
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