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Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, the World’s ‘First True Scientist’

April 19, 2023

By Adam Abdel-Qader

By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer Hasan Ibn al-Haytham, also known as al-Basry or Alhazen, was an Arab Muslim scientist during the Islamic Golden Age. As a scholar, he is constantly renowned for his achievements in mathematics, astronomy, optics, and physics. His nickname, “al-Basry,” stems from his hometown of Basra, Iraq, and certainly … Continued

Famous Cities in Morocco Series (Episode 6 of 13): Rabat

August 18, 2021

By Claire Boyle

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco has so many interesting towns and cities as well as beautiful landmarks. From the astonishing city of Casablanca to Marrakech, Fes, and Rabat, Morocco has everything one might hope to experience. These places boast historical monuments, such as the Hassan II Mosque, … Continued

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