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The Rise of Halal Tourism: A New Frontier in Travel

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300 billion on travel by 2026, according to CrescentRating, the demand for destinations catering to Islamic principles is reshaping the tourism … Continued

Are Japanese and Arabs More Alike Than We Think?

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued

Why Are Arab Americans Classified as White?

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The history of Arab American racialization is complex. It has changed over the decades to facilitate different agendas. The Arab identity is primarily linguistic and includes people of all skin tones. Early Arab immigrants to the U.S. faced a new classification system that determined their legal status. … Continued

Defying the Odds: Syria’s Soccer Resurgence

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Soccer’s Unifying Power in Syria The sport of soccer has consistently been revered in Syria. It is one of the most widely watched and played sports in the country. In addition, it is one of the factors that has maintained the nation’s unity despite the civil conflict … Continued

Web Summit to be held In the Arab World for the First Time in Qatar

By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer Web Summit: The annual technology conference, Web Summit, connects people and ideas that change the world. The conference topics are web innovation, rising advances, and strategic investing. The first web Summit in 2009 was a mix of technologists, bloggers, and journalists in a Dublin hotel in Ireland. … Continued

The Origin of Islamic Symbols, The Star & the Moon

Moon and star are symbols almost always associated with Islam, during the month of Ramadan, and during Eid holidays. The stars have been used in architectural designs throughout history, and the moon has even made its appearance on mosque pillars. The crescent moon topped off the exquisite design of the pillar dome and athan tower. Muslims are bombarded with (lantern) moons and star decor this Ramadan, But did we ever come to think what is the origin of islamic symbols and is it really Islamic? Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, discusses the importance of these symbols in Islam.

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