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Awaiting Ramadan 2024

By: Malak Hassouna /Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan is Islam’s ninth month and the holiest month of the year for many Muslims around the world. It starts and finishes with the arrival of a crescent moon. It is more than just fasting; it is believed to be “when the gates of heaven are opened, the … Continued

The Struggles of Ramadan in The West

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Ramadan is an exceptional month for Muslims. Not only is Ramadan important in a religious sense, but it is also significant in a cultural sense. Spending Ramadan in a Muslim country differs from spending it in a Western country. The differences are mainly in the social reaction … Continued

A Taste of Ramadan

Alongside the spiritual aspect of Ramadan, is a time to celebrate with friends and family. To add to the allurement of Ramadan, vimto, a special concoction often drunk during Iftar. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, highlights the meaning of Ramadan and offers us a recipe of everyone’s favorite drink.

Fordson High School: How Football Shaped the Arab American Identity

By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer In a post 9/11 world, football is how the Arab-American Muslim community in Dearborn expresses their American identity. Fordson High School, located in Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the highest Arab American high school student bodies in the United States. 95% of Fordson High School’s student body … Continued

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