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Traditions of North Africa

Mint tea, couscous Fridays, henna nights, moussems and Coptic feasts. 61 traditions on EveryParampara so far.

Countries

🇩🇿 Algeria 20🇪🇬 Egypt 65🇱🇾 Libya 7🇲🇷 Mauritania 2🇲🇦 Morocco 30🇸🇩 Sudan 5🇹🇳 Tunisia 13🇪🇭 Western Sahara 0

On the calendar

RamadanLaylat al-QadrEid al-FitrEid al-AdhaIslamic New YearAshuraMawlidIsra and Mi'rajMid-ShabanMimounaYennayerAbu Simbel Sun Festival
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MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperTea-time and snacking customsTea, coffee and drinking ceremoniesSweets given and sharedFeasts and festival mealsFasting and breaking the fast
🇱🇾 LibyaLibyan tea A strong boiled tea in small glasses, served in three foam-topped roundsTable custom · Tea, coffee and drinking ceremonies 🇩🇿 AlgeriaMawlid in Algeriaيوم المولد النبوي The Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebration in Algeria with family feasts and prayersFestival · Feasts and festival meals 🇹🇳 Tunisia and 1 moreBsisaبسيسة A North African grain and oil ritual to unlock blessings for the yearTable 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.