By: Eman El-Ajlouni / Arab America Contributing Writer It is essential to remember that determining the exact percentage of terms with Arabic origin in Turkish can be difficult since words and terms borrowing and developing can be complicated procedures. However, it is generally agreed that Arabic has had a considerable effect on Turkish lexicon. When … Continued
Moon and star are symbols almost always associated with Islam, during the month of Ramadan, and during Eid holidays. The stars have been used in architectural designs throughout history, and the moon has even made its appearance on mosque pillars. The crescent moon topped off the exquisite design of the pillar dome and athan tower. Muslims are bombarded with (lantern) moons and star decor this Ramadan, But did we ever come to think what is the origin of islamic symbols and is it really Islamic? Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, discusses the importance of these symbols in Islam.
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever heard someone use the term the Middle East, Muslim, or Arab? What about the acronym MENA or the word Arabic? Chances are you have, but sometimes the terminology associated with this region can be confusing. Let’s take a deeper look at what it all … Continued
The Origin of Hummus by Arab America contributing writer/Christian Jimenez There are many famous middle eastern dishes known across the world today, from baba ghanoush to falafels. However, where does hummus come from? Does it come from the Arab World or somewhere else? This article will attempt to list some of the best theories regarding … Continued
By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/ Arab America contributing writer. Numbers are a huge part of everyone’s life. We use them when trading or even just counting time. However, numbers were not the same as they are today. In older times, symbols and letters were used to interpret value and time. Up until the 9th-century that an … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The history of the Phoenicians is a study of a contradiction of a people who left a well-imprinted mark in the development of civilization. Throughout the centuries, every nation, tribe or scribe who came into contact with them, recounted their world of wonder and majesty. What they created and … Continued
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