It’s that time of the year again when wedding bells start ringing out all round the world. Well, that is, unless you live in the Arab world, where it’s that time of year when the zaghrootah (زغروتة) start trilling out throughout the region. “So, what is the zaghrootah?” you might ask. Well it’s a kind of ululation - a kind of a long, wavering, high-pitched shrill of...
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The values of Arab culture are unique and vast, which makes sense since the Arab world is made up of 22 countries. While it is true that the Arabic language and Muslim faith are dominant in the Arab population, and just like with any other region, the ones which are part of the Arab World experience a certain amount of diversity. Several languages are spoken...
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The values of Arab culture are unique and vast, which makes sense since the Arab world is made up of 22 countries. While it is true that the Arabic language and Muslim faith are dominant in the Arab population, and just like with any other region, the ones which are part of the Arab World experience a certain amount of diversity. Several languages are spoken...
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The late American chef, world traveler, raconteur and foodie Anthony Bourdain once said, “You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together,” and no words could ring more true if you are studying Arabic and want to learn more about the culture. In fact, whether you’re visiting one of the many Arab speaking countries or you have an Arabic language partner right...
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