Arab american history Month
Arab American History Month - An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute. Their ancestries can be traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and others. St. Vrain Habitat would like to highlight one of our tithe partner countries: Jordan.
Click on links*** below to access the resources or locations of activities and content related to Arab American History Month.
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Many books are also available in e-book and audiobook format. We also suggest checking your local library for the resources listed. When available and relevant, we try to share discounts and deals. Click through to a specific site to learn more and redeem.
Love is an Ex-Country
by Randa Jarrar
Available on Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Penguin Random House (5% discount available)
A Woman is No Man
by Etaf Rum
Available on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org | Target
Conditional Citizens on Belonging in America
by Laila Lalami
Available on Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GooglePlay (audiobook only)
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
by Layla F. Saad
Available on Amazon |
Barnes & Noble
How Does It Feel for Be a Problem? Being Young and Arab in America
by Moustafa Bayoumi
Available on Amazon |
Barnes & Noble
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy
by 15 Muslim Voices
Support a Muslim small business owner, wife, and mother - Crescent Moon Store
(15% off Eid orders over $20 through April 10th)
Also available on Amazon
Watch
*Most videos require a paid or free subscription (unless otherwise indicated) & may be available through other paid services*
A Thousand and One Journeys: The Arab-Americans
Rent on Vimeo |
Learn More & Buy Video
Amreeka -
Rent or buy on Amazon
American Arab -
Rent or buy on Amazon
Listen
Arab American Cafe - A podcast by Arab Americans about America and Arabs everywhere, bringing you a unique perspective, both in English & Arabic but mostly in "Arablish." (listen for free on site)
Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Amazon
The Amreekies - Three Arab American friends being Arab and American
See Something Say Something Podcast - an award-winning podcast that covers the social, cultural, and political experiences of American Muslims (listen for free on site)
Need a place to get started? Check out For New Listeners
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Ramadan
In Islam, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Islamic tradition states that it was during Ramadan that God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, “as a guidance for the people.” This is said to be on the “Night of Power” (Laylat al-Qadr), commemorated on one of the last 10 nights of Ramadan (usually the 27th day). For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer in the mosque, and the reading of the Qur’an. God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy month with fasting, prayer, and faithful intention. Eid al-Fitr is the end of Ramadan and will be celebrated this year on the 9th and 10th of April (2024). People say Eid Muharak (meaning Happy Eid) on this day.
Habitat for Humanity Jordan
St. Vrain Habitat would like to recognize one of our tithe partners: Habitat Jordan
Visit Arab American National Museum
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