وَيْجْزُ يَقُولُ إِنَّهُ سَيُغَيِّرُ كَلِمَاتِ أُغْنِيَتِهِ
Egyptian rapper Wegz said he had not known that a phrase in his song “Moqatel” came from a prophetic hadith. He said he would change the lyrics after asking about its use in a song.
Arab Culture
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تَسْلِيمُ قِطَعٍ مِنْ تَوَابِيتَ رُومانِيَّةٍ إِلى لُبْنانَ
The FBI handed three Roman-era lead sarcophagus fragments to Lebanese representatives in New York before their planned return to Lebanon. The pieces are believed to have been taken illegally from the Tyre area.
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زَفافٌ تُونِسِيٌّ يَجْمَعُ بَيْنَ العائِلَةِ وَالفَرَحِ
Yousef and Jenna are holding a three-day wedding celebration in Tunisia, including a henna night in Sidi Bou Said, a ceremony in Tunis, and a final brunch in Carthage.
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مَوْسِمُ مُولايَ عَبْدِ اللهِ أَمْغارَ يَخْتَتِمُ فَعالِيّاتِهِ فِي الْمَغْرِبِ
Morocco’s Moulay Abdellah Amghar Moussem closes on August 14 near El Jadida. The eight-day heritage gathering featured tbourida, music, traditional crafts, local products, and large evening audiences.
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يَوْمُ الْعَائِلَةِ يَجْمَعُ الثَّقَافَةَ الْعَرَبِيَّةَ فِي لِيفَرْبُولَ
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival concluded its 2026 program with a free Family Day in Sefton Park. Families enjoyed music from across the Arab world, dance, food, handicrafts, storytelling, workshops, and Arabic calligraphy.
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مِهْرَجَانُ الْقُدْسِ لِلسِّينَمَا الْعَرَبِيَّةِ يَسْتَعِدُّ لِعَرْضِ سِتَّةٍ وَثَلَاثِينَ فِلْمًا
The sixth Jerusalem Arab Film Festival will present 36 Arab films from July 28 to August 2. Its cultural program includes workshops, discussions, and a focus on Sudanese cinema.
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«جَلَسَاتُ قَهْوَةٍ» تَجْمَعُ الثَّقَافَةَ الْعَرَبِيَّةَ وَالْمُوسِيقَى فِي لَنْدَنَ
A London family team with Iraqi roots is creating daytime gatherings centered on coffee, Arab and Western music, art, and community. The sold-out project hopes eventually to open a permanent space and expand beyond London.
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بَدْءُ مِهْرَجَانِ لِيفَرْبُولَ لِلْفُنُونِ الْعَرَبِيَّةِ
The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival began on July 17, 2026, and continues through July 26. Its program includes Yemeni music, an event celebrating Sudanese culture, and a free family day in Sefton Park.
