April

Arab American Heritage Month

April is Arab American Heritage Month

National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) takes place in April, offering us an opportunity to focus on Arab American heritage and culture and the significant contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans today and throughout our history. From Insight Into Diversity: “Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. The world’s 22 Arab nations are Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Yemen.”

While Arab American heritage has been celebrated at various times throughout the year in some states since the 1990s, it wasn’t until April 19, 2021 that the month of April was federally recognized as NAAHM

Arab American Heritage Month 2022 Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed

Celebrating Arab American Heritage MonthDuring April, we uplift Arab American Heritage Month. These resources will help educators celebrate Arab identity, counter negative stereotypes, teach about Arab history and cultures, and ensure an inclusive environment that supports Arab American students this month and throughout the year.

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month | PBSDocumentaries and programs that celebrate the diversity and history of Arab American communities.

National Arab American Heritage Month ResourcesEducational resources to commemorate National Arab American Heritage Month in classrooms, schools and communities. Explore the rich history and culture of people who are Arab American and analyze the bias and discrimination faced by them.

Arab American Heritage Month Resource Guide - TeachMideast