drinks

An Egyptian Ramadan: Six Refreshing Beverages Enjoyed in Egypt During the Holy Month

March 29, 2023

By Salma Heram

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Around the world, millions of Muslims partake in Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam. A time of spiritual revitalization and strengthening, the practice of Ramadan is also oftentimes a community effort. As such, each culture implements its own practices into the observance of the month. … Continued

Drinking Arak–A Gourmet Ritual in the Middle East

January 3, 2018

By Ani Karapetyan

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Called by the Arabs of the Middle East, ‘the milk of lions’, arak, also known as arack and arraki, is the national alcoholic drink of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine. It is given this nickname because of its highly potent overpowering strength. character. An aniseed-flavoured colourless spirit distilled from … Continued

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