Culture of Oman

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The culture of

Shi'a are also practised. The Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan
, and other Islamic festivities are very important events in the Omani culture.

Dress

souq in Nizwa
Kummahs are embroidered caps worn by Omani men.

For men, the national dress is an ankle-length, collarless gown with long sleeves, called a

dishdasha. Most of the time, the clothing is white, although a few other colors such as brown, lilac, and black are sometimes worn. Men wear a Kummah, which is an embroidered hat.[1] There are other accessories men can wear, for example, the muzzar (a type of turban), the assa (a cane or stick used mainly for formal occasions), and the khanjar.[2] The khanjar is a ceremonial curved dagger
worn during formal occasions, often described as "an important symbol of male elegance".

The national dress for Omani women includes a dress worn over

jewelry and cosmetics, opting for either brand-name or traditionally-made items. When in public, most women in cities wear the abaya, a modest black dress or cloak worn over the clothes, and the hijab, the typical Muslim hair covering.[3]

Dhow

With a culture mainly

oriented to the sea, an important symbol in Oman is the dhow. These sailing ships have been used for centuries along the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa for the purpose of trade. In fact, the earliest reported use of an Omani dhow was in the 8th century, arriving in China
. In modern-day use, the dhows operate for the purpose of trade, tourism, and fishing, and they can be seen all along Oman's coastline.

Cuisine

Main article: Omani cuisine

The cuisine of Oman uses

soft drinks
like mountain dew.

For festive occasions, special dishes are prepared, particularly for Islamic tradition. The range of dishes is very diverse, and there are certain meals only prepared during Ramadan.

See also

References

  1. ^ Smith, Sylvia (May 1, 2023). "Kummahs of Oman: Stitches of Tradition". AramcoWorld. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Culture of Oman - Religion, Food, Tips & More | Holidify". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  3. ^ "Oman - Cultural life | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  4. ^ "The Culture Of Oman". WorldAtlas. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  5. ^ Medhat, Gehad (2017-10-21). "10 Traditional Omani Dishes You Need To Try". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  • Roche, T. & Roche, E. (2012). "Interwoven: Women's dress practices and identity on the Arabian Peninsula". In: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 6(10), pp. 133–144.
  • Roche, T., Roche, E. & Al-Saidi, A. (2014). "The dialogic fashioning of women's dress in the Sultanate of Oman". In: Journal of Arabian studies: Arabia, the Gulf, and the Red Sea. 4.1(June) pp. 38–51. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21534764.2014.918373

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