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Song for the Masses: We Are the Uprising and the Outcry Posted by jesa on May 13, 2014
Marhaba! In a previous post I introduced you all to one of my favorite artists in the Arab world: Julia Boutros. As you all know, she is admired and loved by millions in the Arab world and many expatriates living in different places across the world. As you have realized from an earlier post, many…
Archaeologists Dig Out One of the World’s Oldest Tombs in Egypt – Answers Posted by jesa on May 11, 2014
Marhaba! I am sure you all enjoyed learning about this new archaeological discovery in beautiful Egypt. This is indeed amazing and will just make you realize that thousands of years people before us inhabited the very same earth, breathed the same air, and obviously engaged in many social practices and traditions that have survived to…
Archaeologists Dig Out One of the World’s Oldest Tombs in Egypt Posted by jesa on May 10, 2014
Marhaba! Archaeologists have just discovered yet another gem from one of the world’s most important centers of civilization: an ancient and historic tomb in southern Egypt. And again another captivating surprise from one of the greatest states in the world. Just take a moment to think about such a discovery and the probable origins of…
Happy Easter: Resurrection, Egg Hunting, and the Easter Bunny! (2) Posted by jesa on Apr 21, 2014
Marhaba! As you have realized from different stores and locations around the world, many activities and customs associated with the Easter holiday are for Christians and non-Christians alike. Everyone enjoys coloring eggs and going on an egg hunt in the beautiful Spring season. I am confident you all learned new words in Arabic from the…
Happy Easter: Resurrection, Egg Hunting, and the Easter Bunny! Posted by jesa on Apr 20, 2014
Marhaba! As you know millions of Christians around the world are celebrating Easter today on Sunday April 20th. It is a Christian holiday and festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. Easter is preceded by Lent, which is a 40 day period of penance, fasting, and prayer. Easter…
India: The World’s Biggest Democracy Goes to the Polls! (2) Posted by jesa on Apr 11, 2014
Marhaba! I am confident you enjoyed learning more about the ongoing elections in India and the one of the many amazing aspects of democratic elections from the previous post. There are 814 million eligible voters!! According to several accounts, including CNN and BBC, the number of eligible voters is greater than the entire population of…
India: The World’s Biggest Democracy Goes to the Polls! Posted by jesa on Apr 9, 2014
Marhaba! If you are following the news lately, you would immediately realize that major TV networks and newspapers are focused on the ongoing elections in India. The elections in India will lead to the formation of a new parliament and will seat a new prime minister. Millions of Indians will go to the polls to…