by Arabic Online | Feb 12, 2022 | Arab World, Culture, Travel |
The shemagh scarf is a traditional headwear in the Middle East. It is also known as a keffiyeh, ghutrah or by other names. It is worn on the head or around the shoulders. It is a piece of square fabric, usually either 42 by 42 inches (107 x 107 cm), or 49 by 49...
by Arabic Online | Jan 20, 2022 | Arab World, Culture |
Camel hotel in Saudi Arabia With heated stalls and hot milk, life couldn’t get more glamorous for Saudi Arabia’s most beautiful camels when they stay at a luxury compound near Riyadh. For 400 riyals (just over $100) a night, the camels are trimmed,...
by Arabic Online | Nov 30, 2021 | Arab World, Culture |
History of Oud Historians can trace the use of Oud also known as agarwood back to ancient times. The Prophet, Mohammad, held the tradition of fumigation with agarwood. This practice continues in the Muslim world to this day. The Holy Prophet referred to agarwood as a...
by Arabic Online | Oct 25, 2021 | Arab World, Culture |
Origin of the oud For most people, the oud is an old instrument that time has forgotten except maybe in the Middle East. There, the oud is considered to be “the king of instruments”. It is assumed that the name العود (oud) literally means a thin piece of wood. It...
by Arabic Online | Mar 17, 2021 | Arab World, Culture |
Black Seed / Black Cumin (no relation to ordinary cumin) or Nigella Sativa is an annual flowering plant, native to south and southwest Asia. Nigella Sativa grows up to 30 cm tall, with finely divided, linear leaves. The flowers are delicate, and usually colored pale...
by Arabic Online | Feb 18, 2021 | Arab World, Culture |
Cyber laws are very strict in many Arab countries. People have to be careful how they use social media following the introduction of a strict cyber crime laws in many Arab countries. If you are travelling to an Arab country, especially a Gulf country, you should...
