Arab culture is one of the most fascinating cultures across the world. From the rich history to larger than life celebrations, the diversity of Arab culture, even with the same religion across the countries, interests many. And thus, indulging in the colours of Arab is not easy but worth the effort. In this blog, we’ll take you on a brief cultural trip to the world of the riches – the world of the ARABS. Let’s dig in.
The Religion
Often known as the religiously threaded union of countries, the Middle East is identified by its main religion, Islam. Islam holds the essence of Arabian culture. Further, muslims divide themselves based on subgroups of Islam like Sunnis, Shiites, Aleurites, Sufis and Druze. The Arabic culture is recognised nationally and influences many rules and regulations in Arab countries. People follow this exquisite culture wholeheartedly.
Arabic Language
More than 400 million people in the Middle East, Asia and Arabian Peninsula speak and write the Arabic language. Talking about the world, billions of Muslims preach the Arabic language as their mother tongue. Its influence on the English language is evident in different words like algebra, alkaline, alcohol, loofah, amber, tariff, sofa and coffee, that descended from the Arab countries.
Family Values
The second most important thing for the followers of Arabic culture after their religion is their duty towards the family. Both, male and female have traditional gender roles, with male bearing the responsibility of the financial status and females taking care of the children and household. People formally preach the practice of respecting the elderly as a constructive social value. Also, social circles are relatively bigger and structured.
Traditional Clothing
The attire of Arabic men and women holds a major significance. The traditional dress for men is throbe which slightly varies from country to country. But, the basic throbe is white and often worn on festivals and formal occasions. Women are expected to cover their body adequately at all times with a Jilbab or Chador. Also, the face and head should be covered with a scarf called Hijab (veil).
Arabic Cuisine
One of the most exciting parts of the Arabic culture is the food. Arabic cuisine is a blend of multiple cuisines and offers a variety on the platter. From drool-worthy Arabic sweets like Baklava, Maamoul, Kunafeh to wholesome tea and dates, the food and sides treat the soul. You can find rich delicacies from Egypt, Turkey, India and various other countries in a traditional Arabic meal. People rely on dates, rice, meat, tea, wheat and barley for their staple diet.
So, this was all about the Arabic culture. The umbrella of this beautiful and religiously secured culture is vast, making it quite a mystery for the westerners. You can feel the essence of Arabic culture in more than 22 countries, starting from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates to Yemen and many more. Isn’t that amazing?
