'Twas the night before the Inauguration, and it was time for Arab Americans to celebrate.  Many Arab Americans from all across the country have been pledging their support for Barack Obama since the beginning of his presidential campaign. 

On Monday night at the Arab American Inaugural Celebration, they were only hours away from seeing their hard work pay off and hoping their dreams of a brighter America will come true.

Many who attended the ball believe that Barack Obama will create better relations between the United States and the Middle East.  They were excited that since Obama is a man of color he will understand and be sensitive to minority groups like theirs.

    

The Arab American Inaugural Celebration was hosted by the Arab American Institute.