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Sep 28, 20242 min read
What an amazing journey in dance and music I have had!
As I prepare for this incredible opportunity, it struck me what an amazing journey I have been blessed to experience. What started 48 years
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Feb 12, 20242 min read
Remembering Mona El Said
This week I learned of the passing of Egyptian Raqs Sharqi dancer Mona El Said, a star performer in London and Cairo nightclubs, and, for...
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Apr 10, 20221 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
Ramadan, a month long celebration
For Muslims around the world, Ramadan, a very important Islamic holiday.
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Apr 4, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
Constantine brings more surprises!
Good times, good food, good friends, good music...a great day & night!
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Mar 31, 20201 min read
On the road to Constantine...
The three-hour ride turned into five ... However, we were well entertained!
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Mar 26, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20191 min read
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, 20192 min read
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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