Saudi Arabia: People, Culture, and Traditions
Despite its geographical isolation from the ancient centers of civilization, Saudi Arabia had numerous opportunities for interaction with Egypt, Iraq, Syria, as well as the…
Libya: People, Culture, and Traditions
While many North African countries managed to preserve their heritage and maintain cultural ties with their culture and historical past, perhaps none of them succeeded…
Egypt: Traditional Clothing
Egypt has a rich and diverse history of traditional clothing that reflects the country’s cultural, social, and political influences. From the farmers who wear Gallebayas…
Egypt: People, Culture, and traditions
Egypt is a nation with a rich history and a deep cultural heritage. The numerous landmarks and ancient monuments throughout the country demonstrate the fact…
Jordan: traditional clothing
In Modern Jordan, men and women wear more Western-influenced styles of clothing that are readily available in local stores or big retail shops, and for…
Jordan People, culture, and traditions
Jordan’s role in the Middle East is crucial in maintaining peaceful geopolitical relations. Despite the lack of natural resources such as oil and gas that…
Algeria: Traditional Clothing
Similar to Tunisia and Morocco, traditional clothing in Algeria can be categorized into urban and rural dress etiquette. Though women’s clothing was subject to more…
Algeria: People, Culture, and Traditions
Algeria owes its fascinating history, values, customs, and traditions to the multitude of civilizations, empires, and colonizers, the influences they brought with them, the practices…
Tunisia: Traditional Clothing
Any fashion lover would attest that the clothes we wear are a close representation of who we are as people. The outfits you pick can…
Tunisia: People, Culture, and Traditions
Like many North African countries, Tunisia’s history is littered with migratory forces, conquest, and colonization. All the great empires of the Mediterranean basin have inhabited…