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Go topBy: 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
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. But because few translations exist online of anything but the most famous poems, he had to wait to progress in … Continued
Approximately 400,000 Lebanese emigrants are part of Mexico’s population. Families residing in regions such as Yucatán, Puebla, and Mexico City have created a lasting legacy, benefiting both themselves and the Mexican people. Their business ventures and Levantine influence have enriched the vibrant Mexican culture we recognize today. In this article, Arab America’s contributing writer Nissrine Bedda explores the impact of Lebanese emigrants on Mexico’s modernization during the Porfiriato era and their integration into Mexican society.
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Karimeh Abbud, born in Bethlehem in 1893, made history as Palestine’s first professional female photographer. Her work, encompassing personal portraits and stunning landscapes, offers a rare visual record of daily life and prominent landmarks in early twentieth-century Palestine. Decades later, her recently discovered photographs inadvertently challenge the … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In Jordanian and Palestinian culture, mansaf is more than just a dish; it is a symbol of heritage, hospitality, and communal values. This traditional meal, steeped in history and cultural significance, brings people together to share not just food but a sense of identity and belonging. Mansaf’s … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer With ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza consistently failing, American diplomatic voices sympathetic to Arabs are severely needed now and in the coming decades. However, a major tool for achieving this—knowledge of the Arabic language, particularly the specific dialect of the region in question—is becoming … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Weddings are more than just ceremonies—they are monumental events in one’s life. Have you ever wondered how Arabs celebrated their weddings in the nineteenth century? In his autobiography, A Far Journey, Abraham Rihbany provides a unique and detailed firsthand account of Syrian Christian weddings in Greater Syria. … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The United Nations recognizes it as one of the six official languages, and Modern Standard Arabic is an official or co-official language in 24 different countries. The number of people who speak Arabic is enormous … Continued
By Luke McMahan / Arab America Contributing Writer The war rages on, dozens perish every day, and an occupation begun nearly eight decades ago ruthlessly confines the dream of Palestinian statehood to a cramped, dirty cell in the Negev desert. Since the Nekba, Palestinian artists have grappled with their displacement, alienation, and violence in several … Continued
By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a world where we often take knowledge for granted, seldom questioning the foundations of what we believe to be true, Hani Al-Najjar’s book Those Who Hide the Sun challenges us to rethink everything we think we know. This book is not merely a call to question … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either the invasion or its US support. This seems to signal a failure in such organizations and the liberalist philosophy behind them in … Continued
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