Ramadan, which began yesterday, is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout the world. The period of daily fasting starts at the breaking of dawn and ends at the setting of the sun. During Ramadan, … Continue reading
George Hazboun also known as 'George the Egyptian ' has been known for his profession of making sweets in the city of Bethlehem tirelessly for the past 25 years. Let's take a look at how he makes his semsmeyye or sesame brittle, the Middle Eastern way. Continue reading
Are you traveling to the Middle East anytime soon? If so, you may find these Arabic expressions related to flying and getting to your hotel very useful. Continue reading
Heading to the Middle East? The following expressions are must-haves when conversing with Arabic-speaking Middle Easterners everywhere. These expressions tend to be used all the time in most conversations. مرحباً marHaban hi من فضلك، لو سمحت Min FaDlik, law samaHt … Continue reading
One of the most watched Youtube videos in the Middle East is a video clip for a famous Lebanese artist, Nancy Ajram. The song is called "Maashi Haddi" which translates to "While He Walks Next to Me." Try to read the Arabic lyrics and follow along. Continue reading
Marriage traditions in the Middle East vary from one country to the other, yet there are some customs that permeate all of the cultures of the region. Continue reading
The Middle East, known for its variety of cuisines, is no stranger to comfort food. My mother’s pride and joy (other than me, of course), is her homemade Hummus dish, made from scratch. Here’s her recipe: INGREDIENTS chickpeas water … Continue reading
During the spread of the coffee bean in the thirteenth century from Ethiopia to Yemen and the rest of the middle east, coffee was the number one drink consumed all over Arab countries. However in the beginning of the nineteenth century, during … Continue reading
Studies have shown that an immersion setting would be the ideal way to learn a language. Yet when it comes to the Middle East, things tend to be different. One important point you need to keep is the fact that … Continue reading
The Arab world celebrates Christmas 2012, in its own distinct way. On Christmas Day, we remind ourselves that the Arab Middle East is the birthplace of Christianity and home to the world’s most ancient Christian denominations. Here’s a scan of … Continue reading
