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Go topBy: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Captivated by its beauty, he stepped inside and asked the Armenian shopkeeper, “What is this?” The shopkeeper replied, “It’s a … Continued
By: Shaden Ahmed / Arab America Contributing Writer Trigger Warning: This article may contain content that triggers Islamophobia or Arabophobia… My Life Isn’t a Movie – But It Sure Feels Like One To the dismay of my middle school classmate who accused me of masterminding 9/11 at the age of 13 (flattering, considering I didn’t … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world is frequently described as a region in conflict, primarily between Muslim and Christian populations. However, this narrative oversimplifies a rich tapestry of coexistence, cultural exchange, and reciprocal impact that has defined these societies’ relationships throughout history. Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, digs into … Continued
By: William Lafi Youmans / Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone expected a close race. In the end, it was not. The ex-president, real estate tycoon and TV star Donald Trump emerged victorious over his opponent, the sitting Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris took over for President Joe Biden, whose age and cognitive coherence became a clear … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Many Westerners mistakenly believe that ancient Greeks and thinkers like Descartes were the first to use algebra, but few know that the word “algebra” itself is Arabic. During the Islamic Golden Age (8th–14th centuries), mathematicians from the Middle East laid the groundwork for algebra by developing the … Continued
By: Tariq Habash and Josh Paul / Arab America Contributing Writers In the wake of yesterday’s Presidential election, it is time to look forward and ask how change can come to American politics and policies when it comes to Palestine and Israel. As the news and images from Gaza have grown grimmer week after week, and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Waiting for a new US president to alter America’s approach to the Middle East is unrealistic, frustrating, and demoralizing. Regardless of who wins the presidential race, the new administration is unlikely to change US Mideast policy substantially: Washington and Tel Aviv have mutual interests that go deeper than … Continued
By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Indian Ocean has long been a hub of marine commerce, connecting diverse cultures and economies in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. According to Arab America contributing writer, Rania Basria, Arab sailors played a major role in this vibrant trading network, becoming pioneers in the art … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer By the end of World War I, the Ottoman Empire fell and the British took control of Palestine in a time known as the Mandate period. Due to the tumultuous political climate of this time with the emergence of the Zionist movement leading to an influx of … Continued
Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Recent presidential polls show that Vice President Harris and former President Trump are running neck and neck among Arab and Muslim Americans: 45% for Trump and 43% for Harris. Stunning New Poll Shows Trump Widening Lead Among Arab Americans | The New Republic. In 2024 the Arab and Muslim … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the important voices of his generation is Syrian poet Raed Wahesh, particularly in light of the country’s ongoing wars. Wahesh, who was born in Damascus in the early 1980s, is well-known for his moving, multi-layered poetry that explores the human condition, the effects of conflict, … Continued
Photo source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, a diverse tapestry of cultures, languages, and faiths coexist with the dominant Arab identity. Religious and ethnic minorities, including Christians, Druze, Kurds, and Berbers, have made major political, social, and economic contributions, influencing the region’s past and future. Arab … Continued
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