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Go topBy: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer King Muhammed VI of Morocco pardoned over 600 people in Moroccan prisoners September 1, 2017 for Eid- Al-Adha after pardoning over 1,000 in late July for Eid Al-Fitr. Many of these prisoners were convicted protesters from Al Hoceima in the Berber Rif region, a region that has become famous for the … Continued
By: Emran El-Badawi/Contributing Writer The now infamous Hurricane Harvey walloped southeast Texas between August 25-29, 2017. After more than one hundred tornadoes, flash flood warnings, and incessant rain, Houston was inundated with as much rain in 4 days as it usually sees during a whole year. The “biblical” storm waters and “record breaking” floods destroyed … Continued
By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer No one knows about the value of the Hope Fund than AMIDEAST president Ted Kattouf, a former U.S. Ambassador. “Hope Fund scholars provide some of the best stories about Palestinian youth which almost no one is familiar.” he says. The Hope Fund program is producing some of the next generation of … Continued
By: John Mason/Contributing Writer Watching a scene in the film, Lawrence of Arabia, I saw a mysterious figure loping onto the screen on camelback, seeming to float on the Desert—and into my life. It was 1962 when the film opened and the desert epic that depicted something of the life of T.E. Lawrence, so artfully … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer It is no secret that the Kardashians take luxurious vacations, but nothing looked more amazing than Kourtney’s vacation in Egypt. The reality star traveled with her boyfriend Younes Bendjima in August and spent a couple of days enjoying the Egyptian culture. From visiting the pyramids to smoking hookah and relaxing … Continued
By: Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer Bella Hadid – Vogue Australia September 2017 Cover and Photos Palestinian American supermodel, Bella Hadid and Jordan Barrett shared the spotlight on the cover of the coveted Vogue Australia’s September issue, in a photo shoot by Jackie Nickerson. In an interview with Vogue Australia in April, Bella spoke passionately about her … Continued
By John Mason/Contributing Writer 1. Tea is not Just about Sipping a Drink As part of my research as an anthropologist, I visited many people’s homes around the Arab World. Interviewing folks did not simply involve sitting down and questioning them. It almost always involved the traditional tea ritual. Tea preparation in the traditional manner … Continued
By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer When traveling to Morocco to study abroad, I was lucky to have witnessed the Eid Al-Adha with the preparation of a lamb as part of the celebration and an appropriate enactment of the sacrifice the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) made. Most Americans prefer to be more removed from the process of … Continued
By: Meriam Helal/ Contributing Writer American Muslims are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, yet they are the most misunderstood. Pew Research Center and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) took a rare look at this growing community to understand changes in the past decade. The American Muslim community … Continued
By Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and presidential advisor, met with both Palestinian and Israeli officials on August 24 to discuss what some are hoping will produce a comprehensive peace initiative to be implemented in the future. Former U.S. presidents have had this conflict on their to-do lists for a while now. … Continued
By: Michaela Schrum/Contributing Writer For most people in the United States, the total solar eclipse yesterday was a chance to marvel at our vast universe and science. However, for a select few, it was a reminder of achievement, and by what means that achievement was reached. For thousands of years, cultures and civilizations … Continued
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Shisha is a major part of many Arabs ‘ daily lives, especially in the Middle East. Whether its a chill night with your family or after a long day of work, there’s usually shisha involved. It’s a way to relax, unwind and socialize. Shisha was more of a cultural … Continued
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