Archive for 'Culture'
Listen to Another Musical Arabic Masterpiece by Marcel Khalife Posted by jesa on Jun 30, 2015
Marhaba! As you all by know by now, Marcel Khalife is one of the most respected and known musicians from the Arab world. He is actually one of my favorite artists. Today, I am sharing yet another beautiful ballad by this one-of-a-kind artist. This noteworthy masterpiece is called Ya Naseem el Reeh, which roughly translates…
A Traditional Dessert Posted by aziza on Jun 29, 2015
In this post, I present a very easy traditional Arabic dessert. It is found in most Arab countries in different names. In Egypt, we call it (لقمة القاضي). In other Arab countries, it is called (عوامات) or (زلابية). Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/3 cup powdered milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2/3 cup corn…
Traveler’s Guide to the Arab World: Learn The 27 Must Know Arabic Phrases Posted by jesa on Jun 27, 2015
Marhaba! Over the past weeks, I have shared the most common Arabic phrases that you will need during your stay in any beautiful city in the Arab world. You have learned how to get to your hotel from the airport and then check in; how to dine and order food in a restaurant; how to…
Welcoming Ramadan Posted by aziza on Jun 23, 2015
Ramadan is the most special month for Muslims. It has its special customs, routines and even foods. In this post, I present some of the customs associated with the holy month in different countries around the world. To begin with, all peoples welcome Ramadan with happiness and joy. Ramadan is regarded as the month of…
Ramadan Lantern Posted by aziza on Jun 22, 2015
Ramadan has its special customs and habits. One of the most interesting ones is Ramadan Lantern (فانوس رمضان). It is a lantern that people, especially children, use ONLY during the month of Ramadan. Most parents would buy their children lanterns (فوانيس), before the month begins. The kids traditionally hold the lit lanterns in their hands…
Al-Mussahirati Posted by aziza on Jun 21, 2015
Ramadan is the month of fasting for Muslims. It is the month of worship and spirituality. Muslims give up food and drink all day long in Ramadan (from dawn till sunset). Usually in Ramadan, people eat two meals only. At sunset, Muslims eat the breakfast mean (الإفطار), and between mid-night and dawn, Muslims eat another…
The 7 Must Know Arabic Phrases for Shopping Posted by jesa on Jun 20, 2015
Marhaba! As you can see from my earlier posts on essential phrases for traveling and dining in the Arab world as well as visiting a museum, I am hoping to provide you all with a useful and basic guide that will allow you to chat with locals in any Arab country that you plan to…