By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early 8th century, the Iberian Peninsula was on the brink of monumental change. The catalyst for this transformation was Tariq ibn Ziyad, a formidable Berber general whose actions led to the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Andalusia. This conquest would forever alter the … Continued
By: 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
The first Arabs to come over from the Old World to Puerto Rico could have started as early as the initial Spanish colonization of the island.
By Contributing Arab America Author/ Christian Jimenez Al-Andalus has become a famous part of Islamic History. Many historians and Islamic scholars in this field have explored the subject in political, economic, and cultural detail. This article will highlight some of the most important facts to take away when learning about Islamic Spain. The Conquest and … Continued
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