by Arabic Online | Jun 30, 2020 | Arab World, Culture |
Body language can be very different between cultures, and it can also be a source of misunderstandings between Arabs and Western societies. Distance between people when talking to each other Westerners frequently stand further away from each other, whereas Arabs...
by Arabic Online | Jun 15, 2020 | Culture, Food |
Camel milk has for many centuries been an important source of nutrition for Nomads living in harsh desert environments. However, camel milk is now commercially produced and sold. It has recently gained attention as a health food in more developed countries. It is also...
by Arabic Online | Apr 27, 2020 | Arab World, Culture |
During Ramadan 1.8 billion Muslims around the world are observing the month-long spiritual contemplation unlike ever before. Coronavirus has forced the hands of governments, with traditions that have stood for centuries unable to be observed due to...
by Arabic Online | Nov 24, 2019 | Arab World, Culture |
Frequent use of geometric patterns Islamic decoration, which tends to avoid using figurative images, makes frequent use of geometric patterns which have developed over the centuries. The reason why Islamic art does not use figurative images is to avoid them becoming...
by Arabic Online | Oct 30, 2019 | Arab World, Culture |
Cheesy, sweet and crunchy It’s rich, creamy, sweet and cheesy with a crunchy topping. If you haven’t tried it, it is unlike anything you have tasted before. Kanafah (Arabic: كنافة ) kunāfah, also spelled kunafeh or kunafah is a Middle Eastern cheese...
by Arabic Online | Apr 22, 2019 | Arab World, Culture |
Frankincense has been sought after since ancient times Frankincense has been sought after since ancient times and there are many historical accounts that refer to it. The most famous one is the Bible passage which notes that frankincense was one of the three gifts by...
