Little Arabia might have recently received recognition with new freeway signs that direct communities to this rich cultural hub in Anaheim. However, the recognition has been in the works for over a decade . While they mark a milestone in the city, Little Arabia has long been the center of the Arab-American community in Orange County among locals.
“We saw how this area grew and developed over the years,” community organizer and founder of Latino Muslim Unity Rida Hamida told L.A TACO.
Hamida is one of the many Anaheim residents who have fought for the recognition of Little Arabia and the community. She also saw this strip long before it became what it is today…