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Go topBy: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Zakariya’s passion for calligraphy began when he noticed an elegant script while looking into the window display of a rug store on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. Captivated by its beauty, he stepped inside and asked the Armenian shopkeeper, “What is this?” The shopkeeper replied, “It’s a … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world’s most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts, sweet syrup, and fragrant rose water make it a dessert treasured across cultures. Although commonly associated with Turkish and Greek cuisine … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer The American Revolutionary War, which took place between 1775 and 1783, was one of the most significant historical events in world history that eventually led to the formation of the United States. The war is famously associated with founding fathers and iconic figures such as George Washington, … Continued
By Salma Heram, Arab America Contributing Writer The Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. has been a cornerstone in the Muslim community in Washington, D.C. for centuries since its opening in the 1950s. The Arab diplomatic community played a crucial role in the building and establishment of the center, leaving an important legacy for years to … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s an odd scene, in Southern Iraq,the governorate of Dhi Qar, the once lush and green meadows are now a barren desert. Breadwinners like Abu Hussein are having difficulty finding fish on the marshes that are slowly drying up. Him and others are left to worry what will … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Southeast Turkey has had at least 81 magnitude-4 quakes, 20 magnitude-5 quakes, three magnitude-6 quakes, and two magnitude-7 quakes in the past two weeks. More than 45,000 people dead, 100,000, if not more, injured, thousands missing, and millions homeless. Approximately 1.5 million people have been left homeless … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer The publication, Charlie Hebdo, recently came under fire for mocking the victims of the deadly earthquakes in Turkey. The satire, which was posted on Twitter as their cartoon of the day, showcased buildings, overturned streets and cars, and rubble with the caption, “No need to send tanks,” in … Continued
By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer In the early hours of Monday, February 6, terror struck in Turkey near the city of Gaziantep. The magnitude 7.8 quake killed and injured thousands. It was Turkey’s most powerful earthquake since 1939. The neighboring countries of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq also felt aftershocks of this … Continued
By: Norah Soufraji / Arab America Contributing Writer For Syrians in Turkey, the message is clear, “You are not welcome here.” With the upcoming parliamentary elections in Turkey drawing closer, Syrian refugees are caught in the crossfire as national debate intensifies. Incidents of racist attacks and hateful rhetoric have risen dramatically. Turkish society has a … Continued
“The biggest humanitarian and refugee crisis of our time and a continuing cause for suffering.” That’s what UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi called the Syrian crisis. The amount of humanitarian aid required by almost 15 million Syrians is enormous. Contributing writer, John Mason, reports that it is not only Syria that harbors refugees, but more than 120 countries offer them asylum. The valiant work of such organizations as UNHCR and private agencies as Concern Worldwide have responded to the emergency for years.
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.
Overthrowing Roe means a large majority of women and their families are disenfranchised from safe abortions. The Arab World is no stranger to restrictive abortion laws. However, even some Arab countries now have more tolerant laws on abortion than some U.S. states. Contributing writer, John Mason, makes the comparison among Arab states and American states.
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