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Valentine’s Day

More Than Just Habibi: 8 Expressions of Endearment from the Arab World to Try Out This Valentine’s Day

Habibi sticker designed and sold by nadiabdeir  By: Dina Kobeissi/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arabic words habibi and habibti have spread more and more within non-Arab societies. Translating to “my love” for men and women respectively, the words have been labeled as “arguably one of the Arabic world’s biggest cultural exports.” Rappers like Drake have even … Continued

How Is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day has a significant meaning for couples and individuals all around the world because it celebrates love, romance, partnership, marriage, and friendship. Gifts for this holiday typically include (but not limited to) a fresh bouquet of brilliant red roses, Valentine’s note, a fancy dinner, a piece of jewelry, … Continued

12 Ways to Express Your Love in Arabic this Valentine’s Day

By: Yara Jouzy/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are passionate, affectionate and extremely loving people. They can tell someone they love him or her without actually saying the words, “I love you.” Such a powerful language brings out the passion in those who use these words. This Valentine’s Day, express your love to your partner, family, … Continued

10 Arabic Valentine’s Day Essentials

BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Here is my list of the 10 essential ways to discover love in Arabic for the entire family. You can find books for kids, fun recipes and projects, and notorious love songs and movies that are guaranteed to put you in a romantic mood. 1. Mike Massy and Rania Zaghir Brave … Continued

Syrian Love Poems for Your Valentine’s Day

BY MLYNXQUALEY arablit.org The Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998) was one of the most popular Arabic-language poets of the twentieth century, well-known for his focus on eroticism and love. As Bassam Frangieh notes in his introduction to Arabian Love Poems, a collection of Qabbani’s work he co-translated with Clementina Brown, “To say that Kabbani was … Continued

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