In its general sense, zajal refers to poetry composed in any of a number of colloquial Arabic dialects. Much more specifically, it refers to a kind of musical poetic performance, often involving ...

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The video explores large-scale Arabic food preparation in Sharjah, focusing on camel platters and grilled chicken. Camel meat is cooked slowly over extended periods, often combined with rice and ...

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Fifty years ago, Lebanese singer Fairuz released a song that stirred hope and national pride. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to music journalist Danny Hajjar about its enduring significance.