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A stack of chbaab (pancakes) drizzled with syrup on a black plate, next to a red cup of milky brown chai karak.

Emirati Recipes: Chai Karak and Chbaab

July 1, 2020 | Kathy Phung

The drink is emblematic of the global cuisines and cultures that make up the UAE.

Celebrations, Foodways

May 26, 2020 |

This short film reflects on what nourishes us during Ramadan and beyond.

Several large bowls full of baked kleichi, plus containers wrapped in cellophane for gifts

Celebrations, Foodways

Kleicha: Gifts of Memory

May 21, 2020 | Michele Bambling, Rebecca Fenton

Fragrant with rosewater and nigella seed and stuffed with dates or nuts, kleicha speak to Iraqi heritage and holiday customs.

Families gather for a community iftar, or fast-breaking meal, outside the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo courtesy of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC

Religion & Spirituality

An Introduction to Ramadan and How It Changes in 2020

April 22, 2020 | Rebecca Fenton

In light of COVID-19, Muslims will experience Ramadan in new ways.

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