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The Sacred Month Of Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the new Islamic year and marks the emigration (hijrah) of Muslims from Makkah to Madina, establishing a base in 622 CE. Muharram, alongside Al-Haram, Allah’s House in Makkah, derived the same from the Arabic root h-r-m, meaning sacred and sanctified. The month of Muharram holds many significant virtues which…
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Changing The Kiswah Cloth
After 11 months of careful and talented craftsmanship, the new Kiswah cloth follows a ceremonial and sacred process on the first day of Muharram of each lunar year calendar. The Kiswah cloth is designed and woven using black silk intricately decorated with silver and gold thread to display Quranic verses at the King Abdulaziz Complex…
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Ancient Egyptian Inventions
The Ancient Egyptian civilization was symbolic for its marked innovations and creative mindsets in several fields over the span of its 3000 years of establishment, which formed a foundation for later civilizations. This can be seen in their developments in art, literature, agriculture, architecture, mathematics, science, medicine, engineering, technology, and even leisure activity. The extent…
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Ancient Sudanese Cuisine
The Kushite cuisine is rooted in Ancient Egyptian, Mediterranean, African, and even Asian cuisine. This can be observed with the imports of goods such as Indian spices and Greek and Roman pottery. The Kushite kingdom shares several similarities with Ancient Egyptian customs, particularly religious traditions and clothing customs that have evolved over time. Though they…
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Modern Sudanese Cuisine
Over the centuries, Sudanese cuisine has been inspired by Arabian, Nubian, West African, and European cuisines, seasoned with a complexity of flavours. Some recipes like Ta’miyah and ful modames presents similarities with their neighbouring countries, like Egypt and the Middle east that is commonly served as a traditional breakfast as a sandwich or with dips.…
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Ancient Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian cuisine has a wealth of traditional foods that span thousands of years, with key developments occurring throughout different historical periods such as the Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BC), Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC), New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BC), and later dynasties. It has been mainly inspired by the fruits and vegetables grown on the…
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Modern Egyptian Cuisine
Modern Egyptian cuisine has classical dishes and rich flavours that have evolved through time and correspond to the various civilizations: Persian, Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and the Levant, through their introduction of spices, cooking techniques, new ingredients, and other methods. From the coastal city of Alexandria and the coastal towns of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh…
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The Traditional Clothing Of Sudan
The Northeastern country of Sudan has vibrant cultural traditions that have a fundamental impact that is artistically expressed in its clothing. This has been influenced by a blend of Arab, African, Nubian, Greek, and Roman civilizations that is reflected in its historical journey and fashion landscape. Every embroidery, motif, pattern, and fabric reflects the values…
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Traditional Egyptian Clothing
Clothing in both ancient and modern Egypt has served as a powerful symbol of cultural identity, reflecting regional traditions, social status, beliefs, and environmental conditions. Today, the aim is to provide an insight into how Egyptians dress, from antiquity to the present. It is deeply intertwined with the nation’s cultural and religious values, and its…
