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5 Innovative Arab Women: Artists Pushing the Boundaries of Gender

By: Sarah Chaudhry/Arab America Contributing Writer              Surrounded by a strong patriarchy, art in the Middle East mainly encompasses work through a certain lens. There is a dearth of female artists who are pursuing art within the Middle East. Many comment on the role of women through their respective experiences. … Continued

Tunisia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tunisia is a country well-known for its beautiful scenery, culture, and being a pioneer for women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa. In addition to those facts, Tunisia is also home to quite a few historical sites, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The country … Continued

The Arabs Who Left Their Mark on Colombia

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Nashara al-Islam bi-khawafiq al-aclam (Islam spread under waving banners).” I could not believe my eyes as I read these words etched in Arabic on a church bell preserved in the Palacio de la Inquisición in Cartagena – Colombia’s foremost resort.  It was dated 1317 A.D. and presumably brought to … Continued

Recommended Ideas on how to Utilize Time as Arab Americans

By: Ala Abed-Rabbo/Arab America Contributing Writer          Recommended ideas to all Arabs and Arab Americans – moving to another country, such as the United States, may fulfill one’s dreams as well as facing new challenges. New Arab comers to the United States or Arab Americans should focus on specific aspects, such as … Continued

Who Are the Moroccan Amazigh?

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, there are multiple identities. Among the many identities, there are the Amazigh, who live in North Africa. The Amazigh have their own unique identity, traditions, culture, and history. If you want to learn more about the Amazigh, this article will tell you more. The Amazigh … Continued

From Talk to Podcast, Here is The Dearborn Girl

By: Mohamed Nada/Arab America Contributing Writer Podcasts continue to grow in numbers, especially since they can be started by just about anyone, and can reach many people with apps like Spotify. Two girls with big dreams bring what they are looking for in life by starting their very own podcast. As for Rima Fadlallah, pictured … Continued

Sultan El Tarab: George Wassouf

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer        George Wassouf was born on 23 December 1961, grew up to become an icon in modern music. In a career spanning almost four decades, he has released more than 30 albums. With a significantly large audience of fans in Lebanon, Syria, throughout the Arab world … Continued

13 Common Idioms in Arabic

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Idioms, or phrases that are figurative, non-literal, and have a different literal meaning, are tough to understand, especially in another language or culture. For example, in English, a common idiom is, “it’s raining cats and dogs.” That means that it is raining hard, but that’s not really what the … Continued

The Natural Way To Arab Beauty

By: Annika Wolfe/Arab America Contributing Writer It is without a doubt that Arab beauty secrets are in high demand, along with tips and tricks for men’s face routines as well. Walking through an Arab household, you’ll see a lot of raw material and pieces that eventually makeup to the best secrets to youthful, healthy-looking skin. … Continued

German Rap and its Place for Muslims

By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs and Muslims have long since lived in Germany but since the turmoil in the Middle East began in recent years, Germany has opened their borders to give asylum seekers home. This has created some tension and uneasiness among Germans who are unsure of how this influx of people … Continued

10 Modern Arab Artists

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer            If you’re looking for new artists to follow, look no further. The following Arab artists are just a few of many who have made their mark on the Arab world and beyond. Each one is revolutionary in their own right and deserves to be … Continued

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