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Lessons Learned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer As we begin a new year and reflect on the past one, we recognize the 2022 World Cup as an important moment for Arabs across the globe. Hosted by an Arab country for the first time ever, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar garnered incredible publicity as … Continued

Contemporary Art and Culture Meet Traditional Paper-Cutting

By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer This traditional art experience is a journey of the creator’s self-discovery and expression with a contemporary interpretation. Paper-cutting is a complex and precise production, an art that gives the pattern a modern meaning. Papercut artists from all walks of life, such as geometry and engineering, traverse analog … Continued

Pope Francis Makes Historic First Papal Visit to Bahrain

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Earlier this month, Pope Francis made a historic first papal visit to the country of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf from November 3-6, 2022. Never before has any pope visited Bahrain, a country with an almost seventy-percent Muslim majority. Interestingly enough, Bahrain also happens to have … Continued

List of Hijab Styles by Region

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued

Hadji Ali and the U.S. Army Camel Corps

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Muslim participation in the United States military dates back as far as the inception of this young nation. Muslim slaves are noted as defending the colonies against Great Britain in the early stages of the Revolution, they participated in the Civil War, and the World … Continued

Tulip: The Ottoman Obsession

The Tulip design takes center stage in Islamic design and architecture, trip to Turkey will show you elaborate and archaic designs of tulips on every facet of their world, appearing on ceramic dishes, tea cups, plates, tiles, embroidery, carpets, and of course on old and historical buildings, monuments, and mosques. Which begs the question, why is this floral design so popular in Islamic architecture and design. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, explores the geometric shapes and patterns have always been a part of Islamic art and architecture since Islam forbade the drawings of human, from it blossomed a theatrical feat of creativity.

Israeli Arabs (Arab-48): A Minority in an Inclusive Country? Or A Reminder of the Illegitimacy of Israel?

Introduction After WWI, European powers established their control over Arab lands. The United Kingdom, for instance, divided its colonies into tiny protectorates. These protectorates’ borders would later form the Arab states today. Residents ruled their protectorates under the UK’s supervision. One of these colonies was the Protectorate of Palestine. After WWII, the UK decided to … Continued

United Kingdom to Mecca: Everywhere is Within Walking Distance

By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer Steven Wright says: “everywhere is within walking distance if you have time”; however, I believe every place is within walking distance if you have a goal. According to the report from Aljazeera, Adam Mohammed walked 6500km, from the United Kingdom to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He crossed … Continued

The History of Arabic Calligraphy

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form.  The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued

Mohamed Bzeek: The Libyan American Guardian Angel

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month and Father’s day, here is a heartwarming tale about an Arab American immigrant who is truly a saint. Mohamed Bzeek, a 66-year-old Libyan American, has been a foster parent for nearly two decades. However, Mohamed is no ordinary foster parent; he only cares for children with terminal illnesses.

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