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A Palestinian Novel Unearths Dirty Secrets in the Arab World

 CreditMohamad Torokman/Reuters   By: Joumana Haddad Source: The New York Times We are a people of dirty secrets hiding beneath a veil of fake morality. That’s the first thought that came to mind when I read about the banning of the novel “Crime in Ramallah,” by the Palestinian author Abbad Yahya, and about the death … Continued

How An Evening of Arab Culture Can Uplift Communities

BY: Christine Shahin/Ambassador Blogger I usually write on Arab Beauty Naturally lore and practices since I am a “natural cosmetologist”, but my offerings, written and otherwise, are branching out now. Dr. Amal David of Arab America was seeking ways we could celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month this April, so she reached out to others … Continued

Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month April 2017

For Immediate Release Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month April 2017 Arab America invites you to recognize and celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month with us this April. (WASHINGTON, DC) April 1, 2017 – During the month of April, Arab America formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American … Continued

7 things Arabs call by brand name … cuz it’s easier

By Leyal Khalife Stepfeed Sometimes when certain brands take over the market, we start associating the brand name with the product itself, regardless of the company behind it. Arabs have specialized in this … and these 7 products prove it. 1. Range = any vehicle that is larger than a car Source: Wikipedia Coming from … Continued

10 ways ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ is your Arab family in action

By Mariam Nabbout Stepfeed My Big Fat Greek Wedding revolves around the struggles of Greek-American ‘Toula Portokalos’ as she tries to convince her family to accept her marriage to American ‘Ian Miller’. But the 2002 hit film also sarcastically portrays the ridiculous situations that women often face when they are born into patriarchal societies. The … Continued

8 Ways the Arab Cheek Kiss Can Get Awkward

BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Cheek kissing in the Arab world is a sign of greeting, friendship, comfort, and more. When around Arabs, performing the kiss is inevitable. Male-female and female-female cheek kissing is customary, with the male-male kiss being less common. Although not difficult in theory, the cheek kiss has many subtleties, and it is … Continued

Noura Mint Seymali Headlines Arab American National Museum’s Global Fridays Winter/Spring Concert Series

  DEARBORN, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Prepare to be captivated through musical experiences like no other consisting of Mauritanian, Irish, Egyptian and Yemeni genres. Tickets are now on sale for The Arab American National Museum’s Global Fridays 2016 Winter/Spring Season – a celebration of musical traditions from around the world – offering engaging musical … Continued

Dinner Etiquette & the Arab Culture

Being an Arab American has many advantages and disadvantages. If you were born and raised with typical American principles but have a traditional Arabic family, gatherings and holidays can be pretty confusing. Am I allowed to eat this? What if I’m not hungry? Here is your guide to cultural norms when it comes to dinner … Continued

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