Ramadan Traditions In Makkah: Balila
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan; Balila stands, draped in red and blue tizaar fabric, can be found adorning the
Category: Ramadan Traditions
Ramadan Traditions In Makkah: The Elegant Ritual of Oud.
The intense woody fragrance of Oud has been embraced by the men and women of Arabia for centuries. The burning
Ramadan Traditions in Makkah: Arabic Coffee and Dates (and my special coffee recipe)
Whenever guests arrrive at a Meccan house, they are greeted with (قهوة عربية و تمر) Arabic coffee and dates. There
Ramadan Traditions In Makkah: The Ramadan Souq (السوق الرمضانية)
In Makkah, during the Holy month of Ramadan, shopping at the Ramadan Souq (Market) is a popular way of passing
Ramadan Traditions in Makkah: Yaghmush
Yughmush are little meat pies which came with the influx of Bukhari people to Makkah. The savory snack is originally
Ramadan Traditions in Makkah: Mantu
Actually, Mantu is eaten year round in the Makkah region but is an excellent addition to the Iftar table.
Ramadan Traditions in Makkah: Iftar
Iftar is the first meal of the day eaten during the Holy month of Ramadan and it follows a day
Ramadan Traditions in Makkah: Shorabat Hab (White Wheat Soup)
No traditional Ramadan Iftar in Makkah would be complete without Shorabat Hab or White Wheat Soup. Shorabat Hab is warm,
Ramadan Traditions In Makkah: The Ramadan Cannon
The Midfaa’ Ramadan or Ramadan Cannon is fired each evening of Ramadan signaling the conclusion of the fast. Immediately upon
Ramadan Traditions In Makkah: The Masaharati
In years gone by, before smart phones and even before alarm clocks, everyone in Makkah waited for the arrival of
