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Arab Filmmakers Make Their Mark at Venice Film Festival

By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer This year, a number of Arab filmmakers made their international debuts at the 79th Annual Venice International Film Festival, which ended this weekend. This stunning selection included films from Algeria, Morocco, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iraq offering an eclectic mix that deals with such themes as immigration, … Continued

Egyptian Fesikh – “The Deadly Fish”

Living up to its daunting nickname, Fesikh (فِسيخ) is an ancient and traditional Egyptian dish that is actually deadly. The dish is usually prepared for the celebration called Sham el-Nassim or Eid al-Rabiya. The fish can then be served with lemon, green peppers, maybe a salad, bread, or other preferred sides. The fish is thoroughly cleaned and left in the dark in salt and other seasonings for 10-15 days, some recipes call for up to 21 days or even a whole year! It is safe, if done correctly, to eat it raw because the salt prevents rotting and essentially “cooks” the meat. Some countries do fry, roast, or grill it after the salt, but it is more traditionally Egyptian to eat it raw. It is highly advised to not prepare this meal if you are not familiar with it, given the risks.

Dalal Abu Amneh Re-Creates Our Grandmother’s Journey

The Palestine Foundation is hosting Dalal’s tour to be part of history, to be another significant station in the cultural journey taken by all our grandmothers. Sami Asmar / Arab America Contributing Writer We are all formed by experiences passed down from our parents, grandparents, teachers, and community. These are communicated by stories, proverbs, recipes, … Continued

Egyptian Bamiya Recipe – Okra Stew

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Bamiya (البامية) stew is a favorite among Egyptians and across the Arab world. It can be enjoyed throughout the year as a comforting and hearty meal. There are numerous variations, of course. Using lamb or venison meat requires a longer cooking time to soften the meat. To … Continued

The Metaverse and How the Arab World is Increasing its Presence

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The online world is expanding every day. We can order groceries, furniture, and practically any item we want right to our doorstep with the click of a button or two. The globe has maneuvered around the pandemic by switching jobs, classes, and even entire companies to an … Continued

The Yemeni-American adolescent whose artwork will hang in the US Capitol

(Photo Credit: www.middleeasteye.net) By: Kimothy Wong/Arab America Contributing Writer Sally Almaklani was initially apprehensive about participating in the congressional art competition since she had only ever created two formal works of art. Since she could remember, the New York City high school sophomore has been sketching on paper towels, the loose-leaf paper ends, and even … Continued

The Future of Economic Exchange – Cryptocurrency in the Arab World

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is breaking records regarding cryptocurrency. Some countries are opening their economic sphere to further develop the digital means of exchange, while others are not so ready to switch over. Currently, creating a space for cryptocurrency to be successful is not highly prioritized by Arab … Continued

Amazing Rock Artists from around the Arab World

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Author Rock music established itself in the early 1940s in the United States. Throughout time the popularity of this genre of music is typically characterized by its rhythm esthetic, and the use of particular musical instruments. Foundationally speaking, it is a music of the people. Rock music was … Continued

Egyptian Hawawshi Recipe

Hawawshi is a common Egyptian lunch or dinner street food. It is incredibly easy to cook and personalize according to spice or ratios of meat. The dish is usually served with tahini sauce or yogurt.

Hadji Ali and the U.S. Army Camel Corps

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Muslim participation in the United States military dates back as far as the inception of this young nation. Muslim slaves are noted as defending the colonies against Great Britain in the early stages of the Revolution, they participated in the Civil War, and the World … Continued

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