Illumination is a centuries-old decorative art practised on the pages of manuscripts, calligraphic texts and miniatures. The main component is
Iftar (also called Eftari, İftar or Iftor in practicing countries) is observed by Muslims at sunset in the month of
Sadeh, or Sada, is a celebration held annually on 30 January. In the folk calendar, it marks the day when
Blacksmithing, or the creation and repair of iron objects, has played a central role in the local identity and cultural
Typically found in deserts and dry, temperate climates, the date palm is an evergreen plant with roots that deeply penetrate
Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting Arabic script in a fluid manner to convey harmony, grace and beauty.
Al-naoor is a wooden wheel that rotates on its axis. It is used on the streams of the Euphrates River
Provision of services and hospitality during the Arba’in visitation is a social practice performed across the central and southern regions
Every year in February communities in Iraq honour Alkhidr, a holy figure who, according to ancient beliefs, grants worshippers their
The annual three-day pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery in northwestern Iran is held each July. The pilgrimage venerates two
In sericulture and the traditional production of silk for weaving, farmers care for the silkworms through their entire lifecycle, growing
The Telling Tradition of Nasreddin Anecdotes refers to the social practices and festivals around the telling of anecdotes attributed to