By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In the heart of the Levant, people once thrived on hearty grains like freekeh and burghul, staples that filled their plates and their lives with nourishment. These wholesome foods weren’t just ingredients; they were the foundation of a lifestyle that celebrated health and vitality, allowing families to … Continued
he United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is tasked with finding and preserving the unique but at-risk traditions of various cultures and documenting them for future generations. This year, they selected nine Arab traditions to feature.
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya. It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued
By: Mariem Hamdi/ Arab America contributing writer When you walk across each of the North African neighborhoods, particularly in the old cities you will find one spot or two designed for Hammam (or Islamic bath-houses), it is a tradition similar to a steam bath or sauna and is representative of the Byzantine and Roman baths. … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America contributing writer Weddings are of profound significance in Arab culture. The details involved in planning and executing an Arab wedding are meticulous and can be overwhelming. From the gold, to the invite list, to the food, to the venue – there are a lot of decisions to be made! … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer The use of utensils was not the usual way to eat in the Arab world. The Arab way of eating was by using your hands. A way that you may call a hand-to-mouth way of eating which is quite rare. Though many may view hands-to-mouth eating as wild, it was … Continued
Merry Christmas from all of us at Arab America to all those who are celebrating! This Christmas, are you trying to remember how Christmas is celebrated in your homeland? The content of this article will remind you of the special Christmas traditions in different Arab countries! Egypt Only about 15% of the Egyptian population is … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic culture is the culture of the Arabs, from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Which Countries are Arab Countries? Arabic counties … Continued
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Growing old can have its perks especially, in the Arab world. Arab Americans have carried with them this tradition of paying the utmost love, respect, and attention to their elderly relatives. With old age comes a lot of responsibility, including the guidance and monitoring of all roles family members assume … Continued
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