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A Voice for Black Iraqis: Recognition for their Culture and Struggles

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer History of African Iraqi’s Over the Abbasid Empire’s five-century rule, they left an unforgettable mark on the cities of Iraq. Both, for the good and bad. During the empire’s rise in power, they were focused on promoting commerce, industry, arts, and science. Of the Islamic empire’s many … Continued

Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, the World’s ‘First True Scientist’

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, also known as al-Basry or Alhazen, was an Arab Muslim scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. As a scholar, he is constantly renowned for his achievements in mathematics, astronomy, optics, and physics.  His nickname, “al-Basry,” stems from his hometown of Basra, Iraq, and certainly … Continued

Basra: The ‘Venice’ of the East

By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Basra has a long history with a rich culture and an identity distinct from its more northern cousin Baghdad. While Baghdad developed the busy urban character typical of capital cities, this city retained more of a romantic quality and is often called the most beautiful part of … Continued

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