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Run with Saudi Women in the Open Air! (2) Posted by jesa on Sep 30, 2017
Marhaba! Last time I share with you a clip about a group of female runners in Saudi Arabia that have found benefits in running in open air in the streets of the cities. I hope you enjoy the post and learned new things about Saudi Arabia, Arab women, and the Arabic language. Today I provide…
Run with Saudi Women in the Open Air! (1) Posted by jesa on Sep 26, 2017
Marhaba! By now you have probably realized that I like to share with you news about Arab women and their efforts to constantly push their boundaries and achieve their goals. Today I am sharing with you a news clip about a group of Saudi women that have been practicing the sports of running in open…
Sing with Asmahan: When Will You Realize? Posted by jesa on Sep 23, 2017
Marhaba! I have realized how much you all enjoyed listening to the great singer Asmahan. I personally love to listen to her in the evenings, because her voice transports me to another era and reminds me of Syrian and Egyptian night life of the 1930s and 1940s. Today, I am sharing with you one of…
10 Most Beautiful Mosques in the Arab World Posted by jesa on Sep 19, 2017
Marhaba! For those of you who have had the privilege of traveling to Arab and Muslim countries, you would know that some of the most beautiful mosques in the world exist in the Arab world. Muslims have prided themselves across centuries and in the times of various rulers, empires, and systems to have built beautiful…
Join the Struggle with Mashrou‘ Leila and Roman Posted by jesa on Sep 9, 2017
Marhaba! It is no secret to anyone that I love the Arabic band Mashrou‘ Leila. I have already featured some of their songs earlier on this blog, Sing with Mashrou’ Leila Kalaam and Sing with Mashrou’ Leila Lil Watan. Today I am going to present you with a fairly new song that they have released…
Remember Your Pronouns! Posted by jesa on Jul 29, 2017
Marhaba! In my posts, I always encourage you to learn more vocabulary and better comprehension of the Arabic language through various exercises, songs, and other activities. Today, I want to take you back to the basics! Let’s learn or refresh our memory on some of our pronouns, subject and possessive pronouns. Remember, possessive pronouns in…
Meet An Emirati Sports Champion (2) Posted by jesa on Jul 25, 2017
Marhaba! Listening to Maha talk about her passion for her sports has enticed me to go ahead and exercise myself! I hope you enjoyed Maha’s story as well. As more and more female athletes break barriers in the Arab world and around the world, champions like Maha are indeed an inspiration. I have provided you…