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7 Easy Ways Americans Can Find the Arab Identity

By: Emily Becker/Arab America Contributing Writer Learning about a new culture and identity is never a bad thing. Arab identity and culture isn’t something most people learn about in grade school or even into adulthood. Exploring the cultures around you and around the world can help to open your eyes to other people of other … Continued

London festival Awarded Unesco Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture

SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: TAYLOR HEYMAN The Shubbak festival will hold its fifth celebration in June and July London’s Shubbak festival has been awarded the Unesco Sharjah prize for Arab Culture in recognition for its outstanding contribution to promotion of Arabian art and culture. The festival was founded in 2011 and is held every two … Continued

Arab Xpressions Establishes Growing Presence of Arab Culture on Campus

CLARIFICATION: The article has been updated to clarify that the event was hosted by the Arab Student Association, in partnership with Arabesque Dance Troupe.  SOURCE: THE MICHIGAN DAILY BY: BARBARA COLLINS LSA freshman Hiba Dagher arrived at the University of Michigan this past fall hoping to find a close-knit Arab community similar to the one … Continued

3 Unique Aspects of Traditional Arab Culture in America

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer  Arab culture consists mainly of literature, art, language, customs, values, and beliefs. Arabs are ethnically, religiously, and politically diverse, but ultimately share a linguistic and cultural heritage. The Arab world is vast; it encompasses over 200 million people and its culture follows suit. Immigration from countries in the Arab … Continued

10 Inspirational Arab Proverbs

By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer Proverbs are a special way to gain insight into one’s culture. Proverbs, through the power of anecdotal messages and meanings, allow for various cultures and societies to share a common idea, While they showcase a universal cultural message, they also highlight the unique nature of various cultures and societies. Proverbs … Continued

Hints of Arab Culture abound in Portugal’s Algarve

SOURCE: DAILY NEWS EGYPT BY: JOSEPH HAMMOND While most people associate Andalusia with Spain, an important stretch of what was once the northernmost part of the Arab World was also located in what is today’s Portugal. Though Arab rule extended even to the north of Portugal past Lisbon (Lisbun to the Arabs), the best remnants of … Continued

One Thousand and One Nights: Shahrazad, the Traditional Feminist

By: Meriam Helal/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabian Nights is one of the most influential stories that have captured the culture of an era and have influenced traditions of many societies for generations to come. The story was told during the 12th century and it gives the reader an insight into the culture of that period … Continued

The Astonishing Benefits of the Magical “Trio” in Arab Cuisine

We, as Arab Americans, take the win for our extensive use of the magical Trio: lemon, olive oil and garlic.
This trio is the key to making signature dishes within the Arab diet. Delicious ways to Alkalize your body and properly regulate the pH balance and supply minerals that help reduce muscle decrease, while increasing cardiovascular health.

Part 1: The Impact Of The Arabs On Western Civilization

By Habeeb Salloum/Contributing Writer  Part 1 of 2 The impact of the Arabs on Western Civilization! I would venture to say that in the western world, especially in North America, the vast majority of people, and by the way even many in the Arab world, would think that this statement is a grossly exaggerated assertion … Continued

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