By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world encompasses twenty-two nations, spanning from West Asia to North Africa. Japan, on the other hand, is an island nation composed of over two hundred inhabited islands in the Far East. Despite their vast geographical distances, linguistic differences, and distinct ethnic identities, Japanese and Arabs … Continued
By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Yerba maté, a classic South American drink, has captured palates and cultures around the world. This energizing infusion, which originated in the country of Argentina, has traveled an incredible voyage to the Middle East, where it has established an extraordinary place for itself. This article delves into … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Coffee, or Qahwah, in Arabic, is a drink that for Arab Americans is not only for fueling a busy morning, but an important part of our culture and history. It seems that more and more we are seeing Arab coffee houses popping up everywhere across the United … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Tea in the Arab World varies from country to country and village to village. Green tea with spices and herbs is common at formal and informal gatherings. Tea is consumed in the morning for breakfast, after dinner, and any time of the day. Many people love to … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer In his latest single, “British Museum,” Egyptian-Australian rapper and producer Kid Pharaoh takes a stab at the British monarchy and its long history of imperial exploitation in Egypt. Based in Sydney, Kid Pharaoh voices the feelings of Egyptians when they visit museums in the diaspora, including the … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Mariam Alyakoob Gift giving and finding the right gift can sometimes be harder than expected. It can be even harder when thinking of a meaningful cultural gift to give to someone that makes them feel close to home. You can either give it to someone from that culture who … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Aseel Ferman MA. PhD. Applied Linguists Iraqi tea is one of the most important hot drinks served in almost every Iraqi house. People arekeen to serve it after main meals or afternoon hours with biscuits, cookies, or cakes. MostIraqis, if they do not drink tea in the morning after … Continued
SOURCE: FACE2FACE AFRICA BY: AMA NUNOO Everyone loves a cup of tea and the way the tea is prepared usually carries a little history of the region it is being taken. While the British are widely known around the world as tea lovers, one can say Moroccans have inculcated tea drinking into their way of … Continued
BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer Tea is a prominent part of Arab culture and society. For centuries, it has been served warm for guests, business associates, and at meetings and social events. A strong part of the cultural tradition, hot tea has brought family and friends together for hundreds of years. It is served before, after, … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer The North African Arab countries of Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, often referred to as “Al Maghreb,” contribute to the diversifying Arab American identity. Just as the Lebanese and Syrian immigrants of the 1880s did before them, North African migrants are bringing their traditions to America and popularizing the foods. In … Continued
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