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Egypt Holds its First-Ever Fashion Week

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer Egypt held its first-ever fashion week between May 12-15, centering around its theme of the “Past, Present, and Future.” Much thought went into this event, being the first of its kind in the country, despite Egypt’s crucial role in the history of fashion and textiles. Follow along … Continued

The Rich History of the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.

By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. has been a cornerstone in the Muslim community in Washington, D.C. for centuries since its opening in the 1950s. The Arab diplomatic community played a crucial role in the building and establishment of the center, leaving an important legacy for years to … Continued

Netflix’s “Queen Cleopatra” Sparks Controversy

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer On April 12, 2023, Netflix released a trailer for their upcoming documentary series Queen Cleopatra. This season comes as the second in a new documentary series by Jada Pinkett Smith depicting African Queens. However, upon its release, the trailer sparked much controversy, particularly between Egyptians and African … Continued

Five Arab Nations Are Ready to Join BRICS

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer  After the global financial crisis of 2008, BRICS, better known as Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, gained its reputation as one of the most powerful economic groupings in the world. Some claim that the grouping was established in retaliation against the Global North’s loss of … Continued

Arab America Foundation Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month Celebration 2023 with a Spectacular Event at Amazon Headquarters

By: Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab America Foundation, in collaboration with the Arabs for Amazon, hosted its annual National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Amazon Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The event celebrated Arab American accomplishments, history, fashion, and music. The evening featured remarks by dignitaries, … Continued

Arabic Dialects Within Egypt

By Nevin Girgis / Arab America Contributing Writer One of the most special attributes of the Arabic language is its diversification to fit several dialects. There are around 25 Arabic-speaking countries, which in total consist of over 400 million Arabic speakers in the world. In some cases within Arabic countries, divergent dialects exist as well. … Continued

Arab Spring is Over, Done! An Anatomy of Hope—Dashed by the Realities of Raw National Power Against the People

Early film clips of pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and North Africa beginning in 2010 and 2011 gave some hope to Arabs for a different life. Tunisia and Egypt gave the most, initial hope, when authoritarian regimes were toppled by the ‘street.’ John Mason, contributing writer, reports on the struggle shared by Arabs across the region, who just wanted to eliminate corruption and obtain a better quality of life. With the recent arrest of Tunisia’s most prominent opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, the Arab World may have lost its last best hope.

Sham En-Nessim: Egypt’s Spring-Welcoming Festival

By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer  As we move into the spring, many cultures around the world have different traditions for welcoming the season. One beloved by many for its symbolization of growth, rebirth, and hope. In Egypt, locals of all ages, walks of life, and faiths join together to welcome the spring season, … Continued

Movie Review of ‘Four Women of Egypt’

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer  The Four Women of Egypt is a film that depicts a true story of the unbreakable bond that four women from Egypt share because of their Arab heritage and Egyptian nationality. The film vividly represents many first-hand perspectives on Egypt’s history, politics, and culture. This movie about … Continued

Escape to Aswan – A Review

By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Following the events over a five-day trip to Cairo, Egypt, Amal Sedky Winter weaves a gripping tale of political intrigue and human emotion that is impossible to put down. Set throughout the country of Egypt in the fall of 2014, the world that surrounds the story is … Continued

What Was the “Golden Age of Islam,” Really?

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer The Golden Age of Islam is often taken to be a period of scientific, economic, philosophical, cultural, and scholarly prosperity in Islamic civilization, estimated to be between the 8th and 13th centuries. This period is most commonly marked by advancements in mathematics and the sciences, as well … Continued

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