Riham Shendy reads with her children at their home in New York. / Credit: Courtesy of Riham Shendy Arabic, which is spoken in more than two dozen nations, actually functions as two connected but ...

Cairo — Economist Riham Shendy started collecting children's books when she was expecting her twins. An Egyptian married to a German and living in New York, she was determined to teach her children ...

Artwork by Al-Bustan campers was inspired by the Alhambra palace in Spain. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Campers learn Arab rhythms at the Al-Bustan percussion camp. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Campers learn ...

In late July, Sacramento residents celebrated a traditional Arabic baby shower. Attendees were welcomed with coffee, sang cheerful songs, and watched as the baby’s grandmother rang a ceremonial bell.

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