Arab American Heritage Month

An Arabic style blanket with a silver teapot and tray of dates and tea cups. Arab American Heritage Month, April 2024.

Explore

Bassem Youssef.

Podcast: Bassem Youssef
Exiled from Cairo: Humor as Dissent

Author Riad Sattouf

Podcast: Riad Sattouf
and Elvis Mitchell
The Arab of the Future 2

Author Hisham Aidi.

Podcast: Hisham Aidi
Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture


Author Ream Shukairy

Biographies: Arab Americans

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Family portrait of an Arab American family in Los Angeles.

Photographs: Shades of L.A.
The Arab American Community
in Los Angeles


Culture: Discover traditional recipes
popular in the Arab world

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Read

Book cover: Mishadra graphic novel
Book Review: Mis(h)adra
by Iasmin Omar Ata

Book cover: The Moor's Account.
Arab American Heritage Month titles
on Overdrive/Libby

Book cover: Anatomy of a disappearance
Book Review: The Anatomy of a disappearance: a novel by Hirsham Matar

Events

The head of actor Sofia Alaoui is shown in front of a lightning storm.
April 2, 2025 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Fantastic Films: Animalia (2024)
Fantastic Films is a monthly virtual lunchtime chat where attendees discuss selections ranging from sci-fi, horror, and fantasy fare to the...

A collection of hands adorned with intricate henna designs, showcasing various patterns and styles.
April 3, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Henna Art With Khushboo Manchanda
The art of Henna is known all over the world, including the Mideastern/North African region. Come learn about the significance of Henna,...

teen and older man walking down the street smiling and talking
April 7, 2025 3:30 PM
Film Event: Monsieur Ibrahim
For Momo (Pierre Boulanger), a young Jewish kid growing up in Paris in the early 1960s, life is pretty exciting. He's friends with many of...

Two poetry book covers
April 9, 2025 4:00 PM
Good Trouble Reading Group - Palestinian Poetry
Join Dr. Andrea Liss on Zoom for our next Good Trouble Reading Group. We’ll be discussing a selection of poems by two Palestinian poets....

Teens holding up thought bubble signs
April 10, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Teen Social - Arab American Heritage Month Edition
Teens are invited to a social space with games, snacks, and an Arab American Heritage Month inspired craft.

Brunette woman in a belly dancer outfit holding a black and blue instrument.
April 10, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Masha: International Belly Dancer The Art of Raqs Sharqi
Come celebrate Arab American Heritage Month and enjoy a professional Belly Dance performance by Masha. "Raqs Sharqi" is the Arabic term for...

Knight in chainmail and bearded warrior looking a head
April 14, 2025 3:30 PM
Holy Warriors: Richard the Lionheart & Saladin Documentary
Holy Warriors: Richard the Lionheart and Saladin tells the story of the epic clash between King Richard the Lionheart of England and Muslim...

Four people in traditional attire with gold accents stand in front of arched windows; one holds a drum while others pose with hands extended.
April 14, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Famous Stage Dance
All are welcome to attend and experience Mideastern/North African culture with this dance troupe. Famous Stage Dance provides a...

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