Celebrating Arab American Heritage
Did you know that April is Arab American Heritage Month? Here is a resource learn about the rich and divers cultures of the Arab World:...
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- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Thank Al-Khwarizmi for Algebra and more...
Did you know…The word Algebra comes from the Arabic word “Al-Jabr” الجبر We have Al-Khwarizmi (c.780-c.850) to thank for his work in...
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- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Ramadan, a month long celebration
For Muslims around the world, Ramadan, a very important Islamic holiday.
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- Apr 4, 2021
- 1 min
The Pharaohs' Golden Parade
On April 3, 2021, Egypt moved 22 royal mummies (18 pharaohs and 4 queens) from The Egyptian Museum through Cairo to the new National...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
April is Arab American Heritage Month!
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month! Did you know...There are 22 Arabic speaking countries, each with their own rich and divers...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
Supporting Women of Al Arish, Egypt
The story behind the face masks and headbands in ZuZu's Souk can be found here... Arab News: Women in Egypt’s restive Sinai makes Bedouin...
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- Apr 25, 2020
- 2 min
Adventures in the market of El Oued
You can buy spices and sweets, have your shoes fixed or purchase new ones, buy fabrics or ready made clothing, parts for you stove, ...
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- Apr 25, 2020
- 2 min
Into A Dust Storm
...the weather also provided a show as it slowly changed from clear and sunny to a dust storm!
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- Apr 17, 2020
- 2 min
A mosque, a mud brick village, and a Roman bridge...
Our day would be filled with visits to several sites surrounding Biskra: Sidi Okba, Tolga, and El Kantara…
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 2 min
From the mountains to the Sahara
The green of the Atlas Mountains gave way to a high plateau... then through the more arid Aurès Mountains bordering the Sahara.
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 1 min
Constantine brings more surprises!
Good times, good food, good friends, good music...a great day & night!
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 1 min
On the road to Constantine...
The three-hour ride turned into five ... However, we were well entertained!
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- Mar 26, 2020
- 2 min
On the road to Bejaia...
some things would go as planed, others wouldn’t, but there would be wonderful surprises, too!
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- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
A Private Party just for us!
From here, we were whisked back to the hotel to ready for a special night - a private party-
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- Mar 24, 2020
- 2 min
Visiting the Casbah of Algiers
We started at the top of the hill and worked our way down. Our guide, Abdelkader, explained the history and architecture of the area - from
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- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
An Algerian Journey Begins...
What a warm welcome we received from Algerians - and what a fabulous way to start our journey!!
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- Oct 23, 2019
- 1 min
An Introduction to Moroccan Folklore
I saw this article posted on Arab America today and had to share it! I hope it will ignite you curiosity for the stories, videos, and...
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- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
The Tannoura Show at Wekalet el Ghouri
Wekalet el Ghouri is an old caravamserai dating back to 1503. It’s Khanqah hall is now a cultural center hosting events such as the...
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- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Egyptian Zar at Makan House
While in Cairo in April 2018, I attended the Makan House Zar with JtE (Journey Though Egypt) group. This was my second visit, the first...
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- Sep 11, 2018
- 1 min
Returning to Egypt 2018
Between April 15th and May 9th, I traveled with Sahra Kent, a dance ethnologist, with her tour JtE 3&4 (Journey through Egypt). This was...
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