National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration 2023

1770 Crystal Drive,Arlington VA 22202

26 April, 2023

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023Celebrating the Contributions of Arab Americans at Amazon HeadquartersJoin us as we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Arab Americans and celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month with public officials, community leaders, cultural performances, and authentic Arab cuisine. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:15 pm.Notable guests, cultural presentations to be announced, and authentic Arab cuisine, and will be served. Free garage parking in the Amazon Headquarters buildingIf you would like to give an opportunity for students to attend this event and preserve the Arab heritage, please make a donation to the Arab America Foundation to help defer costs.Please be advised, after Sunday, April 23rd, preference will be given to Cousins (paid members) for the purchase of any remaining tickets.At present, student admission is fully booked. Please get in touch with us at 877-272-2944 to inquire about the stand-by option.Each year since the creation of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), Arab America Foundation hosts a national event in Washington DC commemorating National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Throughout the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month. Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society. Arab America and the Arab America Foundation initiated the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017, with just a handful of states recognizing the initiative. Each year, our grass-roots network of over 250 Arab American volunteers in 28 states gathers hundreds of proclamations from their states, counties, municipalities, and local school districts. The President of the United States recognized the month of April as National Arab American Heritage Month in 2023 with a historic proclamation. In 2022, Congress, the U.S. Department of State, and 45 state governors issued proclamations commemorating the initiative. President Biden Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month See last year's event: Confirmed Speakers and Entertainers (More to Come)Produced by the Arab America Foundation In collaboration with the Arab American Institute