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...

For Muslims around the world, Ramadan, a very important Islamic holiday.

On April 3, 2021, Egypt moved 22 royal mummies (18 pharaohs and 4 queens) from The Egyptian Museum through Cairo to the new National...

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month! Did you know...There are 22 Arabic speaking countries, each with their own rich and divers...

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...

You can buy spices and sweets, have your shoes fixed or purchase new ones, buy fabrics or ready made clothing, parts for you stove, ...

...the weather also provided a show as it slowly changed from clear and sunny to a dust storm!

Our day would be filled with visits to several sites surrounding Biskra: Sidi Okba, Tolga, and El Kantara…

The green of the Atlas Mountains gave way to a high plateau... then through the more arid Aurès Mountains bordering the Sahara.

Good times, good food, good friends, good music...a great day & night!

The three-hour ride turned into five ... However, we were well entertained!

some things would go as planed, others wouldn’t, but there would be wonderful surprises, too!

From here, we were whisked back to the hotel to ready for a special night - a private party-

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

What a warm welcome we received from Algerians - and what a fabulous way to start our journey!!

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...

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...

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...

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...

I had always loved dance and took classes in several styles. But, after graduating from college with a BA in Elementary Education, there...