Crossposted from the DES Express

Started by the Arab American Foundation and Arab America, Arab American heritage month has been celebrated since 2017. It was first federally recognized under President Joe Biden in 2021 after resolutions were introduced by Congressional Representatives Rashida Talib and Debbie Dingell in 2019.

The month celebrates the presence and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States to science, the arts, humanities, and social justice. There are approximately 3.5 million Arab Americans in the United States, however it can be hard to have exact numbers since there is no specific Census category for Arab Americans. Read more.