Author Archives: Arab America

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It is during this month that Muslims observe the Fast of Ramadan. Lasting for the entire month, Muslims fast during the day-light hours and in the evening, feast with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation. A time to strengthen family and … Continued

A world-class wrester and the first female head of the ACLU of Michigan — both residents of Ann Arbor – were among the eight notable women selected by independent juries for induction into the 2011 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. The women will be honored at a benefit dinner Oct. 27 at … Continued

While art aficionados were spoilt for choice by the line-up of events at this month’s Shubbak festival, design and architecture enthusiasts also had plenty to keep them entertained. London’s first festival of contemporary Arab culture featured more than 70 events covering visual arts, film, music, theatre, dance, literature, architecture and design, held over a three-week … Continued

Whole Foods has become the first prominent supermarket chain to run a Ramadan marketing campaign–and they’re hoping Muslim customers will return the favor as they break fast. Even though Muslims traditionally forego meals during the day, lavish evening Ramadan meals could mean big bucks for the natural foods giant … as well as brand loyalty … Continued

The Wellcome Library is pleased to announce the launch of Wellcome Arabic Manuscripts Online, a digital manuscript library created in partnership with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and King’s College London Department of Digital Humanities. From the official press release: <blockquote>Arabic medicine was once the most advanced in the world, and now digital facsimiles of some of … Continued

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed is in talks to launch an Arabic-language business news channel with financial data company Bloomberg, Arabian Business has learned. It is understood the Kingdom Holding chairman and Bloomberg could announce the new venture within the next two months, in a deal that would see Bloomberg directly compete with news channel CNBC … Continued

<center><iframe width=”480″ height=”303″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/Me-ibUrYr6s” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe></center> In this installment of Palestine Studies TV, we discussed the Palestinian leadership’s options at the United Nations in September. Speaking from London, Victor Kattan shared why a UN strategy is helpful, what the Palestinian leadership is doing, how Israel is seeking to block their efforts and what alternatives exist. … Continued

Across the U.S., Muslim Americans, including many Arab Americans, are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, reflection and prayer when Muslims try to rectify any misdeeds through devotional acts. Iftar dinners break the sunrise-to-sunset fast with special foods and festive gatherings of family and friends. The Arab American National … Continued

The New York Times and many other elite media outlets completely blew this one, quoting “authorities” on terrorism who proclaimed that Al Qaeda types were responsible. Talk about jumping to conclusions. Very soon after the bomb exploded in Oslo, Norway, the finger-pointing started. This is definitely the work of Muslims, a cacophony of voices began … Continued

Brooklyn’s Linda Sarsour is a rising star as she heads the Arab American Association of New York, raises children, serves as a fellow at the NYU Wagner Graduate School and finds time to win a “do-gooder” award. NY1’s Budd Mishkin filed the following “One On 1” report. Linda Sarsour is a do-gooder, and it’s official: … Continued

“London is a global city in which Arab culture played a significant part over the centuries – the word ‘Trafalgar’ even originates from the Arabic language,” said London Mayor Boris Johnson, while promoting the month-long “Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture” festival. Trafalgar Square is a famous London landmark, named after the 1805 British … Continued

This year marks the tenth anniversary of September 11, and as the tragic date draws closer, some surveys show Americans still remain conflicted over their views on the Muslim world. The Arab Spring uprisings have raised a positive image of Muslims striving for democratic values, yet events like the “Ground Zero Mosque” controversy and the … Continued