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The Culinary Diversity of the Levant: Comparing Traditional Dishes Across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine

By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine the Levant not just as a geographical region, but also as a vast kitchen where each country prepares its own interpretation of its shared tradition.  The Levant extends over the eastern Mediterranean and includes Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Arab America Contributing Writer, Rania Basria explores … Continued

A Balance Between Tradition and Ambition: The Evolving Role of Arab Women

By: Raisa Sami / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab women are gaining access to public life through workforce nationalization policies in the Arab Gulf countries, aiming to reduce dependency on migrant labor. Saudi Arabia aims for 30% female labor participation by 2030, while Kuwait has female citizens outnumbering male citizens in the workforce and higher … Continued

Yemen’s Famous Sword: The Jambiya

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya.  It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … 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

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