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Shalom. A one-word Hebrew prayer meaning peace. That’s even if the adults can’t bring it about in the Middle East. Maybe some ...
A sabbaar — the Arabic name for a prickly pear cactus — is at the heart of a new mural unveiled at the Islamic Center of ...
Fuad and Fairouz Foty’s Arabic music school has created space to build community and decolonize music education.
A Brazilian will launch a book about the history of the United Arab Emirates and the lessons that can be drawn from it for ...
Language never stands still. Words cross borders, adapting to new tongues as cultures connect through trade, science, ...
Arab folk dances aren’t just performances—they’re part of the culture. From Dabke in the Levant to Tanoura in Egypt, every region moves to its own beat. And while they might look similar from the ...
The remains of extinct Homo erectus dredged from the seabed off Java, along with thousands of animal fossils, are revealing a long-lost ecosystem.
The origin of red beans — also called adzuki — has been murky. A new study says Japan is where it all started.
Conceptual problems, ideology clashes and xenophobia prevented the concept of zero from catching on for a long time. Today all mathematics is based on it ...
One Detroit’s Sarah Zientarski explores the history of Arab immigration in Michigan. Southeast Michigan has long been a destination for those seeking opportunity and Arab American communities ...
Many of us start our morning with a cup of coffee (or several). It’s easy to take for granted. But where does it come from? Coffee is just one of the countless contributions that Arab culture ...
The museum’s collection and mission are rooted in the rich, diverse sights, sounds, sensations, and stories of Arab American culture and heritage.