Library of Alexandria – Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons By: Rania Basria / Arab America Contributing Writer The Library of Alexandria, one of the most renowned cultural institutions of the ancient world, represents humanity’s quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Located in Alexandria, Egypt, the library flourished during the Hellenistic period, serving as a hub for scholars, … Continued
By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or simply share a meaningful … Continued
By Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Cat Man of Aleppo, written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha, with illustrations by Yuko Shimizu, is an inspiring and heartwarming picture book. It tells the true story of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, a Syrian ambulance driver who rescued people buried under rubble during the turmoil of … Continued
Arab music is beautifully unique, from its use of meaningful and romantic language to its beautiful sounds made using classic Arabic instruments. There has become such a diverse range of Arabic music, from the classics such as Fairuz and Umm Kulthum to love songs by Wael Kfourey and Nancy Ajram, to rap music by Tagne and El Grande Toto. Arab America contributing writer, Nouha Elyazidi, explores great playlists of Arabic music on the streaming platform Spotify.
SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: DUNYA MIKHAIL In a region that sways “on the palm of a genie,” as the Arabic saying goes, where bullets and explosions are more familiar than bread, you would not expect people to read, let alone to risk their lives for the sake of books. Yet in 2013 a … Continued
At first glance, Baynatna — “between us” in Arabic — looks like just a few hundred books, artfully arranged in a sunny room on the ground floor of Berlin’s public library. It’s much more than that. The small collection is the first Arabic-language public library in Berlin and, according to its founders, the first-of-its-kind Arabic-language … Continued
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