Celebrating the rich culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017. Observed in California since 2018, Arab American Heritage Month received federal recognition for the first time in 2021, with President Joe Biden penning a message to commemorate the occasion — the first sitting U.S. president to do so.

“The Arab American community exemplifies so much of what our country stands for: hard work, resilience, compassion and generosity,” Biden wrote. “In nearly every arena of our society, Arab Americans bring dynamic energy, boundless creativity, and a love of family and neighbors that have always defined who we are as Americans.”

Last year, Congress, the U.S. Department of State and 45 state governors issued proclamations commemorating the Arab American Heritage Month.

For more information, curriculum, and other Arab American Heritage Month resources, visit arabamericafoundation.org. Resources to help educators celebrate Arab identity, counter negative stereotypes, teach about Arab history and cultures, and ensure an inclusive environment that supports Arab American students
during this month and throughout the year are available at LearningForJustice.org.