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Traditions of Middle East

Ramadan, hospitality of coffee and dates, Shabbat, Nowruz and the hajj. 195 traditions on EveryParampara so far.

Countries

🇧🇭 Bahrain 4🇨🇾 Cyprus 13🇮🇷 Iran 71🇮🇶 Iraq 28🇮🇱 Israel 86🇯🇴 Jordan 13🇰🇼 Kuwait 6🇱🇧 Lebanon 16🇴🇲 Oman 8🇵🇸 Palestine 20🇶🇦 Qatar 5🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 24🇸🇾 Syria 38🇹🇷 Turkey 65🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 9🇾🇪 Yemen 17

Cities and towns

Jerusalem 45Tehran 13

On the calendar

NowruzRamadanLaylat al-QadrEid al-FitrEid al-AdhaHajjDay of ArafahIslamic New YearAshuraArbaeenMawlidIsra and Mi'raj
KindSpiritualFestivalRite of passageTable customSeasonalDressPerformanceEtiquetteCraftGameFolkloreHomeCeremony
MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperTea-time and snacking customsTea, coffee and drinking ceremoniesSweets given and sharedFeasts and festival mealsFasting and breaking the fast
🇹🇷 Istanbul, TurkeyTurkish tea culture Two stacked pots, tulip glasses, and a choice of strong or weak tea in TurkeyTable custom · Tea, coffee and drinking ceremonies 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreCoffee culture The habits and etiquette of drinking coffee, and the cafés built around itTable custom · Tea, coffee and drinking ceremonies

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The weekly EveryParampara

Every week: one tradition from somewhere new, what is being celebrated around the world this week, and one idea explained.