The Taj Mahal is distinguished as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles.

The celebration of Israeli independence is marked each year on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar.

Contemporary Japan is a secular society. Creating harmonious relations with others through reciprocity and the fulfillment of social obligations is more significant for most Japanese.

Egypt has impressed the world with its breathtaking attractions and unique touristic places—the country even has two of the world’s Seven Wonders; nevertheless, some of the Egyptian traditions are more astonishing and harder to understand their meaning than most of these wonders. Here are some of the top traditions only Egyptians can understand.

Let’s dive deeper into the many aspects of why we celebrate this important group.

He was a Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist.

On election night 2018, Democrat Rashida Tlaib won a historic race in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, making her the first female Muslim to be elected to the House of Representatives.

McAuliffe was a great niece of Lebanese-American historian Philip Khuri Hitti. She was an American teacher and astronaut who was killed on the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L where she was serving as a payload specialist.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Dina Habib Powell has an impressive resume in the fields of both business and politics.

American geologist Dr. Farouk el-Baz was born in Egypt and helped plan all the Apollo moon landings.

Born Mona Hanna in Sheffield, England, her parents are Iraqi scientists and dissidents who fled during the Baath regime.

Zayid helped other Arab American female comics find their voice in the industry.

Former San Diego Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie, who threw the “miracle touchdown” pass for Boston College, won the Heisman Trophy in 1984.

She is the Advocacy and Civic Engagement Coordinator for the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC).

James Jabara, son of Lebanese immigrants, was the first American jet ace in history.

Estebanico Azemmouri, a Moroccan man, landed in the United States of America in 1527, and Antonio Bishallany who immigrated from Lebanon became the first member of a community today known as “Arab Americans.” This is the story of Arab Americans’ beginning in America – and the origins of their quest for fair representation.

April Fools’ Day—occurring on April 1 each year—has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, though its exact origins remain a mystery.

It celebrates the Arab Americanheritage and culture and pays tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.

St. Patrick died more than 1,500 years ago on March 17. It's now the saint's designated feast day.

From birthday rituals that predict one’s destiny, to throwing chestnuts at a bride on her wedding day, we round up the most unusual Korean customs and traditions and find out what they all mean.