Celebrating Arab American History Month at Emory Libraries

Arab American History Month is observed each April, officially recognized in 1996 by the Arab American National Museum and later designated by Congress in 2017. This month honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. Initially established to raise awareness of the diverse Arab American community and its profound Read More …

Nowruz: The Persian New Year 

The Persian New Year, Nowruz, is rooted in Zoroastrianism, a Persian monotheistic religion that predates Christianity and Islam. Based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, this national festival is a celebration of spring, tied to the equinox, and it is celebrated between March 19 and 21, mainly in Iran but also in many countries including Read More …

What is Ramadan and how we can learn more about it?

This year, World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film is celebrated on March 11 and, according to the Gregorian calendar, the month of Ramadan begins on March 10. The close proximity of these two important dates offers a great opportunity to introduce the resources that Emory Libraries has about Ramadan and its practices. Read More …