Beta Delta Alpha Fraternity

Beta Delta Alpha is the first Arab fraternity in the United States. We are the only fraternity in the United States that unites its members under the principles of leadership, character, and service alongside the grand principles of Arab culture. The purpose of Beta Delta Alpha is to unite its members in a brotherhood based upon the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge and success, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in action. Most of all, this fraternity seeks to promote respect and loyalty to one’s heritage and never forget the culture of our ancestors. We wish to show the diversity in culture that exists within the Arab World and the ways in which Arab men have impacted Arab culture, society, and history and continue to be active representatives of Arab culture around the world. Furthermore, we aspire to break down the cultural barriers against Arabs within our brotherhood and among our immediate community. The fraternity is secular in nature, and thus does not endorse activities or any specific group of individuals based on ethnicity, religious beliefs, and political affiliations. We welcome any human being who wants to follow the ideals of being an Arab gentleman, regardless of whether one is Arab or not.

bda@betadeltaalpha.org

Signatories: Ali Ashkanani, Abdullah Alkhafaji, and Mansour Alyahya

Advisor: Lindsey Goldstein