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Check Out This Cookbook! “Middle Eastern Sweets” by Salma Hage

By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued

Pakistan’s Influence on Refreshments, Desserts, and Cuisine in the Gulf

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer      Because of my background, I grew up eating all sorts of delicious carbs, from paratha and tandoori naan to chicken and goat biryani. I can’t help but realize some strikingly similar parallels between Pakistani and Khaleeji (Gulf Arabian) cuisine. Given the location of the Gulf Arab states, … Continued

Plastic Surgery in the Arab World—Things are Changing

By Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer In the Arab World, women and men have been pursuing plastic surgery since the 1960s. This has had an enormous effect on how teens and young adults view the standards of beauty. In today’s day and age, many plans on getting appearance-altering procedures at a young age. According to Arabian Business, a Dove survey revealed that “37% … Continued

11 Facts About Morocco You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a wonderful country with a different history than many other Arab countries. Morocco’s Spanish, French, and Berber influences contribute to the unique aspects of the country’s architecture, culture, language, and infrastructure. Below are just a few of the extraordinary facts about Morocco. 1. Jebel Toubkal is the … Continued

10 Arab Books to Read to Learn About Social Issues

By: Lindsey Penn/ Arab America Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a new book to add to your list, look no further. These next ten books give you an insight into a few of the most pressing social issues in the Arab world. The Bride of Amman by Fadi Zaghmout Although a fictional book, The … Continued

Ziryab: A Social Trendsetter Missing from the Western Hall of Fame

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time that I walked the streets of Cordoba, once Moorish Spain’s world-renowned capital, I could not believe my eyes.The city’s Arab era had not been forgotten. Statues had been erected to many of her Moorish sons such as Ibn Rushd, al-Ghafiqi, Maimonides, the Caliph al-Hakim II, Ibn … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 2 of 13): Marrakech

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

Kefta – The Enhanced Middle Eastern Hamburger

By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer Kefta elevates average ground meat to a completely different level of flavor, through the addition of extra herbs, spices, and aromatics. There are a variety of different names for this delicacy from kofta, kufta, kafteh, or keftes. This method of seasoning meat is hugely popular in the Middle … Continued

Eid Al Adha 2021

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Identity is made up of so many factors. According to Psychology Today, “Identity encompasses the memories, experiences, relationships, and values that create one’s sense of self.”  Keeping that in mind, religion is a huge determinant of one’s experiences and, therefore, their identity. While we observe the religious holiday of Eid Al Adha, … Continued

Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center: Largest in the Arab World!

By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, artistic expression is a vital component of life. Art gives people community, identity and richness. Arabs are no different in their passion for the arts. Across the region, there have been many structures built for this purpose. Libraries, theaters, and culture houses have been … Continued

The Hidden Cuisine of the Arab World- Yemen

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Americans love Middle Eastern food, and they’ve tried the delicacies from places like Lebanon, Egypt, and even Morocco, but there’s one country’s food that may have been overlooked. Yemeni cuisine may be harder to find in bigger cities across the states, which is a shame because it’s delicious. … Continued

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