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: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer June is Immigrant Heritage Month! This month has continued its annual celebration since its beginning in 2014. The initial initiative was a product of the I Am an Immigrant Foundation, and it exists for the purpose of honoring our Immigrant citizens and heritage. This spotlight is more … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2023) On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters, the Arab America Foundation will host a commemorative event entitled, National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023. The event aims to honor the remarkable contributions made by Arab Americans and will be attended by public officials, community … Continued
By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) has quickly attracted attention and gained interest from Arabs and non-Arabs alike, garnering well-deserved recognition for our Arab-American community. Follow along as we tell the story of how NAAHM came to be, as told by Warren and Dr. … Continued
By: Drew Jackson / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco stunned Spain and made history in yesterday’s Group of 16 matches, becoming the first-ever Arab nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. The Moroccan squad achieved this victory by beating Spain 3-0 in PKs at the end of regulation. The Moroccan team came into the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser /Arab America Contributing Writer Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world to honor the planet and ignite an appreciation for the environment. This special day is always celebrated on April 22, which marked our calendar last Thursday. On this day, millions of people in different countries, including Arab regions, … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Mother’s day is an international date honoring mothers and their influence on society. Mother’s day in most countries in the Arab world is celebrated on March 21, the first day of spring – commonly regarded at the moment the plane of Earth’s equator passes through the center of the … Continued
SOURCE: STEPFEED BY: MARIAM NABBOUT DJ Khaled celebrated his birthday in full Arab style this week, cooking up a feast featuring epic Palestinian dish maqluba (literally translates to “upside-down”). The meal – which is made up of rice, spices, meat, and aubergine – gets its name from the fact that the pot it is made in needs to be flipped over … Continued
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