by Arabic Online | Nov 9, 2018 | Arab World, Culture |
Arab cities were adapted to the requirements of religious observance. Arab cities go back many centuries. Damascus, Cairo and Baghdad experienced town planning long before London or Paris. Public services were provided to ensure cleanliness, both personal (public...
by | Oct 27, 2018 | Culture |
Hammam حمام , meaning bathroom or bathhouse, comes from the root ح – م – م . This root also forms words associated with heating, charcoal, bathing and to have a fever. If you are travelling in the Arab world, it is well worth a visit to a traditional...
by | Oct 16, 2018 | Culture |
One of my favourite memories from my travels in Arab Countries has undoubtedly been food and the culture around food. In contrast with my British upbringing where food is so often eaten in a hurry and without ceremony, I was delighted to experience the richness and...
by Arabic Online | Oct 5, 2018 | Arab World, Culture |
In the past few years there have been a number of newspaper articles about tourists getting into trouble in Arab countries. These problems often occur when some tourists do not take the time to understand local or national customs and regulations. Here are some...
by Arabic Online | Aug 24, 2018 | Arab World, Culture |
As urbanisation creeps closer towards the desert, some fear that traditional Bedouin culture is being left behind. Sharqiya Sands, Oman – Leading towards the reddish, rolling dunes of Sharqiya Sands, the paved road gives way to a compressed dirt track, peppered...
by Arabic Online | Jun 15, 2018 | blog, Culture |
Music plays an important role in every language. With music you can certainly learn better and it’s always interesting to listen to the words of a song. In Arabic countries, young people today hear a lot of American music, but Umm Kalthoum and Fairuz still play...
