Arab Culture
Arabs make up between 15-18% of the Muslim world. Discover more abouth this rich culture. Fujairah Observer articles and information.
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The Shasha: Traditional fishing craft of the United Arab Emirate’s East Coast
An interview with Abdullah Mohammed Sulaiman: Translation by Naser Ali Tajalli and Sheikh Abdullah Suhail al Sharqi. The Emirate…
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Arabian Jewellery
Jewellery plays an integral part in social and traditional circles in the Middle East, even more so than most other…
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UAE Traditional Sweets
Surprinsingly, the UAE has a variaety of desserts, mainly made of sugar, dates and flour. These desserts can be served…
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Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Mawlid or Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif (Arabic: مَولِد النَّبِي, romanized: mawlidu n-nabiyyi, ‘Birth of the Prophet’, sometimes simply called in colloquial Arabic مولد, mawlid, mevlid, mevlit, mulud, among other vernacular pronunciations;…
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Arab Culture: The Moment of Joy (Poetry)
The time I awaited has finally come, The night welcomed our joy and all we had done.As if promised by…
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UAE Heritage: Music
The UAE has different styles of music and dance that reflect the old traditions of the land, and has kept…
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Hijri New Year
When is Awal Muharram? Awal Muharram or Hijri New Year is celebrated by Muslims as the day symbolises two important…
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UAE’s souks vibrant colors in Pictures
Known for their bustling atmosphere, eccentric variety and for giving an authentic flavor of Arabic culture, the souks of the United…
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