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Every Thursday after school, several students gather for an Arabic language and culture class at College Gardens Elementary School in Rockville. Organized by Kalimah LLC, an organization that aims to educate children about Arabic culture, the class provides an outlet for young children to learn a new language or brush up on their Arabic language […]

The City of Gaithersburg celebrated Arab American Heritage Month with a reception on April 11th. The event featured food, dancing and cultural lessons on Arab nations. In this MyMCMedia video, residents and local leaders discuss the importance of Gaithersburg’s Arab American community. Willie James Inman reports.

The City of Gaithersburg celebrated Arab American Heritage Month during at a reception on Monday evening. The event took place at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park and featured food and culture from the Arab world. Residents enjoyed traditional dancing and presentations about Arab nations from local high school students. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman said […]

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and the City Council have declared April as Arab American Heritage Month. The proclamation took place during a City Council meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Ashman and the Council wanted to recognize the tremendous contributions of the Arab American community. “Arab Americans have been part of American society since the American revolution […]