Caregiver's Guide to Arab American Heritage Month

Every April, the country celebrates Arab-American heritage and culture. It is a time to honor the contributions of Arab-Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans.

Terminology

Arab: Is a cultural and linguistic term. It refers to individuals who speak the Arabic language as their first language.

Muslim: Refers to individuals who practice the religion of Islam.

Middle Eastern: Describes people from the Middle East.

Books

• The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad
• The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard
• Muslim Girls Rise by Saira Mir