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Go topBy: Nissrine Bedda / Arab American Contributing Writer After the colonization of Moors in Iberia of what lasted about 800 years, it’s by no surprise that we see influences of Arab artifacts, architecture, and cultural habits integrated in Spanish culture making the South of Spain, particularly fascinating for tourists, including visiting one of the 8 … Continued
By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Before the Lebanese Civil War began in 1975, Lebanon manufactured its own vinyl records. One of the largest local companies producing them was the Société Libanaise Du Disque (SLD). As a major cultural institution, SLD played a central role in preserving, promoting, and advancing Lebanese music … Continued
By: Hana Baba / Arab America Contributing Writer Growing up in the U.S. as a Sudani kid, like most diaspora kids, we lived with feet in two worlds. At home, it was very Sudani- from the food to the smells of bakhoor, to the sounds of Sudani music and the Sudanese Arabic we spoke. And … Continued
By: Layan Srour / Arab America Contributing Writer Firas Zreik’s musical journey is one of passion, tradition, and exploration. A Palestinian composer and qanun player, he blends the rich sounds of Arabic music with influences from jazz and beyond. Raised in a family of musicians, Firas was immersed in music from a young age, which … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer The US has a knack for partnering with leaders who pursue unrealistic dreams. The Arab world has learned a clear lesson: if the United States chooses to embrace you, you will likely end up the loser. Last week, Morgan Ortagus, the United States’ Deputy Special Envoy for Middle … Continued
By: Jack Moran / Arab America Contributing Writer Since its launch in 2002, the Arab Voices talk radio show has stood as a vital platform for promoting dialogue, cultural understanding, and political awareness within and beyond the Arab American community. Broadcasting from Houston, Texas, Arab Voices has carved a unique space in American media, bringing authentic Arab perspectives to … Continued
New Location: Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD WASHINGTON DC, April 8, 2025–We deeply regret to announce the cancellation of the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2025, scheduled for April 9, 2025, at Amazon HQ Theater. This decision was made unilaterally by Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The specific … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer In the fall of 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat declared: “The Arab-Israeli conflict is 90% psychological.” After thirty years of conflict in the Middle East, including three wars (1948, 1967, and 1973), it stunned the world to hear the head of the most influential Arab state (at … Continued
By: Ralph Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Rifat Chadirji is one of the most influential figures in Modern Arab architecture. With a career spanning decades, his work has had a lasting impact on Iraq’s architectural landscape and beyond. Chadirji’s designs blend modernist principles with a profound respect for local traditions and cultural heritage, creating … Continued
By: Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer Luke McMahan has been a student of Arabic for two and a half years, and throughout this time, he has been told how wonderful Arabic poetry is. Because not many translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress in … Continued
By Rena Elhessen / Arab America Contributing Author For centuries, poetry has served as a vessel for expressing pain, resilience, and defiance. Among Arab Americans, poetic expression has challenged oppression, advocated for justice, and preserved identity in a world of diaspora. Historically, Arab American poets have used their craft to speak against injustices such as … Continued
Man protesting outside of Palestine Museum. Source: Pexels By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Jack Moran Across the United States, museums dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and history of various communities offer important educational resources. Among these institutions, the Palestine Museum in Woodbridge, Connecticut, and the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, DC, stand out for their … Continued
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