Arabian Dances: How the Arabs Dance Their Nights Away
When most of us think of Arab dance, “belly” dancing is likely what first comes to mind. However, it may surprise you that there are many styles of traditional Arab dances, each with their own past. From dabkah to raqs beladi, today we’re looking into the most popular and traditional Arabian dances of the Middle […]
A Handful of Common Traits That Make an Arab an Arab
What makes an Arab an Arab? This is a question whose answer has filled books and lecture halls for centuries. Indeed, this question also requires a more thorough answer than one can easily provide in a simple blog post. Nonetheless, today we attempt to give you an overview of the more common traits that make […]
I Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for Arabic Ice Cream
Well, here we are in the middle of winter and I’ve been asked to write a story about ice cream. Now, I know some of you are thinking: “Ice cream? Isn’t it a bit too cold this time of year for ice cream?” However, I really don’t mind because any time of the year is […]
Keep Your Hair & Lose Your Weight: The Benefits of Black Seed Oil
Some of you may be wondering what we’re doing talking about black seed oil on a blog about Arabic. Well, the truth is, Arabs have touted the uses of black seed oil for centuries. After all, the oil is taken from a plant that is native to southwest Asia. (That’s the Middle East for all […]
Wake Up Tomorrow & Eat the Best Arabic Breakfast Ever!
Remember in school when they taught you that Arabic breakfast was the most important part of your day? Back then breakfast was usually a bowl of cereal and milk. Now, it’s coffee and a donut and we usually reserve our big, “well-balanced” breakfast for the weekend. Seems most of us didn’t take that “most important […]
Two main types of deer in the middle east (And where to find them)
Many people visit the Arab world to check out its striking landscapes and rich history. Still others visit the Middle East because they enjoy the wide array of flora and fauna they find only in this region. Today, Kaleela takes you on a journey to learn about some of that wildlife. In particular, we look […]
Interesting Facts About Arabic That You Might Not Know
If you’re thinking about learning Arabic, you’re likely aware of the richness of the Arabic language. Indeed, there are many interesting things about Arabic language learning, but here are a few fun facts about Arabic that you might not know: 1. Arabic is the official language of 25 countries One of the most interesting facts […]
Unraveling the Arabic Tapestry: How Many Dialects of Arabic Are There?
Welcome to one of the most intriguing questions for any Arabic language learner: “how many dialects of Arabic are there?” If you’ve ever heard conversations from different Arab countries, you might have noticed distinct differences, prompting the question, “why are there so many Arabic dialects?” The answer lies in a fascinating journey through history, geography, […]
Just How Do Arabic Parents Decide On Arabic Baby Names Anyway?
In a previous post, we asked the question “What’s in a name?” regarding why we named our app Kaleela. However, today we can ask the same question as we look into how Arabic babies get their names. Moreover, what exactly goes into choosing both Arabic girl names and Arabic boy names? Today we’ll look into […]
All You Need to Know About How They Celebrate Father’s Day in Middle East Countries
With all the excitement about the pending Eid al-Adha holidays, we started thinking about other holidays celebrated in the Arab world. For example, along with the two Islamic holidays, we know that some countries also celebrate Western holidays as well. These may include major holidays like Labor Day or their version of Independence Day. However, […]