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Go topBy: 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
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
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer Many religions have risen and fallen throughout the history of the Middle East. One such community which has withstood the religious changes of the region is the Mandeans. Their unique faith is in trouble, however, due to the conflicts in Iraq over the last few decades and … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman & Noura Abou Hamze/Arab America Contributing Writers What are the Beliefs of the Druze? The Druze believe in reincarnation. When we die, our souls enter the body of a newborn. This is due to the belief in the duality of body and soul. As such, the soul cannot stay separated from the … Continued
Church City In Doha, Qatar
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer The Yazidis are a primarily Kurdish religious group who live mostly in the northeastern mountains of Iraq. However, there are many stereotypes about the Yazidis, ‘devil-worshippers’ among them. So where did Yazidism come from? What do they actually believe? And what is the current state of their … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Somalia has, unfortunately, over the years been known for its numerous civil wars, failed governments, and terrorist attacks that have taken place in its capital, Mogadishu, but were you aware there is so much more to this beautiful Arab country in the Horn of Africa? This … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Abū al-Qāsim Khalaf ibn al-‘Abbās al-Zahrāwī al-Ansari, popularly known as Al-Zahrawi, was an Arab Andalusian physician, surgeon, and chemist. Considered to be the greatest surgeon of the Middle Ages, he has been described as the father of surgery. Al-Zahrawi’s principal work is the Kitab al-Tasrif, a … Continued
By Evan Ploeckelman / Arab America Contributing Writer While the pre-Islamic Arabs practiced many different religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism, they actually did have their own native religion. This religion also had a significant impact on the development of Islam and subsequent Arab culture. What is the Pre-Islamic Arab Religion? The pre-Islamic Arab … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Age of Exploration, there were many navigators who traveled the world seeking an adventure across the open seas. During the troubling times, many explorers struggled to find a path to avoid the taxation of passage. One explorer named Vasco de Gama was lost in the Arabian … Continued
By: Noureldin Mohamed/Arab America Contributing Writer We often pass by the term ‘exotic’ when we, as Arabs, are described or even depicted in movies and TV shows. That seems to be the only positive notion besides the negative ones in which ‘terrorists’ seem timelier, especially after the 9/11 attacks. However, it appears that the word … Continued
Statement of the patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem concerning the recent violence in Jerusalem We the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem are profoundly disheartened and concerned about the recent violent events in East Jerusalem. These concerning developments, whether at the Al Aqsa Mosque or in Sheikh Jarrah, violate the sanctity of … Continued
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