by Arabic Online | Dec 14, 2020 | Arab World, Culture |
Arabic Proverbs about Camels and the Desert • Trust in God, but tie your camel. • He who steals an egg will steal a camel. • A barking dog does not disturb a man on a camel. • If the camel once gets his nose in the tent, his body will soon follow. •
One camel...
by Arabic Online | Aug 26, 2020 | Arab World, Culture |
Sweetness Halwa’ حلوى in Arabic means ‘sweet confection’. The root in Arabic: ح ل و, ( ḥ-l-w), means “sweet”. Halwa is a popular dessert in Arab countries and it is usually served with coffee. It is quite easy to make and it is a great dessert to end...
by Arabic Online | Aug 4, 2020 | Culture |
An earthly Paradise Muslim Spain (711-1492 AD) became the Arab poets’ ideal of an earthly Paradise. The abundance of water together with the skills of the Muslim water engineers and agriculturalists led to the flowering of a rich literary culture, celebrating the...
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...
