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Shami and Levantine Dialect

Arabic:

Ahlan wa sahlan

English:

Welcome

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The English Language Many of our English words have roots in the Arabic language, words such as atlas, check, ghoul, mattress, syrup and hazard.

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The Traditional Architecture of Djibouti

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By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Nomadic Roots and the Afar & Somali Influence Djibouti’s traditional architecture reflects its nomadic heritage, shaped by two dominant ethnic groups: the Afar, mainly in the north, and the Somali (specifically the Issa) in the south, with some overlap in central areas, such as Djibouti City. … Continued

The Cuisine of Djibouti Takes in the Foods of Many Cultures

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By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Djibouti’s, formally French Somaliland, cuisine has through the centuries taken in bits and pieces of many cultures that came by way of merchants and foreign invasions that at different times held the land in their grip.  Today the culinary art of the country incorporates various elements brought in by … Continued

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