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The Library of Alexandria: A Beacon of Ancient Knowledge

Library of Alexandria – Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Library of Alexandria, one of the most renowned cultural institutions of the ancient world, represents humanity’s quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, the library flourished during the Hellenistic period, serving as a hub for scholars, … Continued

Street Vendors of Egypt

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer While passing through the streets of Egypt, it is impossible to miss the plethora of street vendors found on every corner. Selling everything from produce and refreshing beverages to clothing and handmade items, they’ve become a staple in everyday life in Egypt. These merchants cater to those … Continued

Arabic Dialects Within Egypt

By Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most special attributes of the Arabic language is its diversification to fit several dialects. There are around 25 Arabic-speaking countries, which in total consist of over 400 million Arabic speakers in the world. In some cases within Arabic countries, divergent dialects exist as well. … Continued

7 Facts You May Not Know About Coptic Christians

By Sara Tawfik / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world, although predominantly made up of Muslims, is home to a sizeable population of Coptic Christians. The Arab country with the largest Coptic Christian population is Egypt. Egypt’s Copts, one of the largest Arab Christian populations in the world, make up around 10% of Egyptian’s … Continued

How Egyptians Have Been Dealing With COVID-19 Pandemic?

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Nowadays, we all know about the COVID-19 pandemic that shocked all the people around the world; in other words, the Coronavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization is around the clock is fighting the effect of this virus all over the world. Countries, with the help of the government … Continued

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