We Are Telling You All About It Tunisia is an amazing North African country to visit which mixes different aspects together, such as Arabic Andalus, Mediterranean, Ottoman influence, Roman influence and the famous Sahara desert. This alone expresses the beautiful history of Tunisia. Even more is Tunisian culture and language. The languages in Tunisia are Arabic, French and Tamazight with Arabic being the official language. This is...
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With all the excitement about the pending Eid al-Adha holidays, we started thinking about other holidays celebrated in the Arab world. For example, along with the two Islamic holidays, we know that some countries also celebrate Western holidays as well. These may include major holidays like Labor Day or their version of Independence Day. However, did you know that some countries also celebrate minor holidays...
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Today is all about greet and meet. How do people in the UAE greet each other? What is the body language in Arab culture? Keep reading to find out. You are going to learn the Arabic language today, but you will learn about it. So it may seem a bit foreign but a lot of the Arabic rules and Arab etiquette relies on good hospitality....
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You won’t need an Arabic learning app for this one: music. So if you are interested in Arabic, you will definitely love its music. In fact, Arabic culture itself celebrates music through the voices of many talented singers. In the Arab world, there is great festival called Baalbeck International Festival that brings together these voices. This festival is as old as six decades. You could say...
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One of the most fascinating ways to gain a better understanding of Arab culture is to look at their proverbs. Indeed, proverbs show the common philosophy shared among the people of all Arabic speaking countries. However, though they may show the oneness among Arabs, they also show the uniqueness of the Arab people as well. Arab proverbs contain the wisdom that has been gathered for thousands...
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Despite the fact that it’s hundreds of years old, Arabic astrology is still somewhat unknown astrology. Like other horoscopes, the Arabic horoscope is based on the birth date of a person. However, when it began, it was also based on birthplace, other people born in that place, and your parent’s social standing. Today, however, it’s mostly just about the day you were born. Most vital,...
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Making the pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam. It’s also every Muslim’s dream to make the journey at least once in their lifetime. However, what does making the Hajj journey entail? That’s the question we will answer today as we explain how to perform Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, we’ll also discuss some of the hajj rituals and their meaning. So,...
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Middle Eastern cultures and traditions are not quite the same as the culture and traditions and etiquette you’re likely used to. That means if you plan on visiting an Arab country, like for example, Lebanon, understanding Arabic customs and etiquette will make your visit more enjoyable. If you plan on studying abroad in Egypt or doing business in Morocco, here’re some Arab culture facts to know: Faith One...
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Learning a language means learning a culture. And today, it is all about understanding the cultural background and aspects of the Middle East. This will not be another Arab culture essay, but rather a small something to tell you all about the lives and traditions of Arabic speakers. Hop on the boat of understanding Middle Eastern culture. What is the Middle East? The Middle East is special in...
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Allow us to give you an introduction to Arabic culture. Today is all about the dos and don’ts in Arab culture. Like every country or region, Arabs have Arabic culture rules. We gladly want to give them to you. So shall we? Arab Guest Culture We started our list with guests. This is for a very good reason. One of the primary matters when it comes to...
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