Category: Culture

Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence

August 30, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Hundreds of thousands remain missing in Iraq after decades of war, violence The families of hundreds of thousands of missing Iraqis marked the International Day of the Disappeared on Friday, as the office of Iraq’s Prime Minister pledged to support relatives and investigate cases, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (August 30,…

Arab World, Chaldean, Culture, Iraq, Kurdish, Kurds, News, refugees, Syria

New York Rabbi and Muslim World League leader share Global Interreligious Award

August 23, 2019August 23, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

New York Rabbi and Muslim World League leader share Global Interreligious Award FFEUs Rabbi Marc Schneier and Dr. Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim al-Issa receive “Children of Abraham” Award from Florence School of Advanced Studies for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in New York The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding’s (FFEU) Rabbi Marc Schneier and the Muslim World…

Culture, Features, mainstream, Middle East, Press Releases

AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the rest of the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. The Day falls on July 18 every year in honor of the former South African President who helped end the Apartheid regime in South Africa. The day was officially…

Activism, American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Event, Events, Features, Press Releases

US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive Back2School Drive in 35 states, 70 + cities, over 30 days; Community Donations Welcome The national non-profit, ICNA RELIEF (Islamic Circle of North America Relief; www.icnarelief.org), will distribute backpacks and supplies to children in need, as part of their #OneNationOneCause Back2School Drive…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Culture, News

Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews

July 10, 2019July 11, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Jesus was a Palestinian, and many Palestinians were Jews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week asserted that archeological digs run by the State of Israel have found proof that the Palestinians were never indigenous to the “Land of Israel” and immigrated from Europe. But since he opened the window to the topic, it’s worth…

Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Culture, Europe, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Anera launches partnership with RBK (ReBootKamp) to accelerate youth employment

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Anera launches partnership with RBK (ReBootKamp) to accelerate youth employment Anera and ReBootKamp (RBK) are partnering to provide high-demand tech and professional job skills training to Palestinian youth in Gaza, East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Jordan. 40% of youth in Jordan and Palestine are unemployed, three times the global average for young people. The…

Arab World, Culture, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan

May 5, 2019August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

US Arab Radio wishes everyone a Happy Ramadan Happy Ramadan: United In Faith And Humanity Ramadan is the month of mercy, love, tolerance, and peace, and US Arab Radio welcomes the holy month this year with an array of new programs under the title “We are all God’s Servants.” Founder and president of US Arab…

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Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Shalala and other Congress members introduce Arab Heritage Month bill The Arab American Institute congratulated Congresswoman Donna Shalala and other members of Congress for introducing legislation to recognize April as Arab American Heritage month. Resolutions have been approved in two dozens states including a law passed in Illinois to recognize April as Arab American Heritage…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Features, mainstream, News, US Arab Politics

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April

April 12, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois House Speaker…

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Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019

April 3, 2019March 12, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Americans Recognize and Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month April 2019 During the month of April, Arab America (AA) formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and Arab Americans will engage in special events that…

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AADC Endorsements for April 2 election

March 27, 2019March 27, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AADC Endorsements for April 2 election There are nearly a dozen Arab Americans running for elected office in Illinois for various positions including at local school boards and municipal offices. Here’s a selection of the top candidates from the Chicagoland suburbs with links to their contact information. The Arab American Democratic Club is proud to…

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Cook County Board approves April Arab Heritage Month proclamation

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Cook County Board approves April Arab Heritage Month proclamation Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison introduces a proclamation honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month at the board meeting March 20, 2019, in coordination with the passage of a State of Illinois Law designating April as Arab American Heritage month. The Cook County Board on Wednesday,…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Christian & Muslim, Culture, Features, immigrants, mainstream, News

Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab American National Museum celebrates Arab American Heritage Month April Free walk-in admission, publication of new informational booklet, diverse programs set for April 2019 Dearborn, Mich. (March 18, 2019) – Since the first Arab immigrants arrived in the United States of America in the 1800s, they and their descendants have left an indelible mark on…

American Arabs, Culture, Features, mainstream, News

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine Visit Anaheim is shining a spotlight on the culinary gems in the neighborhood of Little Arabia: Located within minutes from Disneyland, this neighborhood is home to some Middle Eastern food legends, making the area THE destination for the local Middle Eastern community looking to get a taste of home. Whether…

American Arabs, Culture, Food, News

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14 I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, taking place at Chicago’s landmark Navy Pier, Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Following an inaugural…

Christian & Muslim, Culture, Food, News

Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition Announcement made in UAE on the sidelines of 4th Global Halal Industry Platform. Al Maeeni: UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system A unified Pan-Arab framework for the mutual recognition of Halal products and services certificates was announced in the United Arab…

American Arabs, Arab World, Culture, Food, Gulf States, News, Press Releases, recipe

WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

WalletHub lists Most and Least Diverse cities in America The U.S. today is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to increasing ethnic and racial diversification. If the trend continues, America will be more colorful than ever by 2045, at which point no single ethnic group will constitute the majority in the U.S. for the first…

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Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury 1921-2013

December 30, 2013June 1, 2024 rayhanania No Comments

Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury By Ray Hanania Nakleh “Nick” Khoury was born in Jifna, Palestine, a village located north of Jerusalem, in 1921. Like many birth dates recorded in early 20th Century Middle East, the exact years are uncertain. “My passport says it was 1921,” Khoury says with a smile. Nick passed away at his…

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