“Arab Majlis” evening get to gather culture is centuries old

“Arab Majlis” evening get to gather culture is centuries old

Equin0x
By Equin0x

From the old days, Arabs, after hectic day’s work, would sit outside their houses (left or right side of their main gate, on benches) and traded gossips and discussed areas of their interests.

Exchange of information, jokes, business deals and openness were the hall marks of these Majalis. With the arrival of air conditioners the Majlis was transferred inside the house (separate sitting room) whereas the Sulaimani tea came in to entertain such informal meetings.

However with the fading times, this culture is now dyeing, as the Arab youths have no time left away from Computers, tablets, SUVs and mobile phones. The “Shisha Café” has further prompted the demise of Majlis culture.

By Equin0x• 3 Nov 2015 10:02
Rating: 4/5
Equin0x

During Ramadan, this tradition is revived (After Traweeh prayer) and you would then get to see dozens of Arabic dishes after dry fruit & chocolates etc.

By Equin0x• 3 Nov 2015 10:01
Rating: 4/5
Equin0x

During Ramadan, this tradition is revived (After Traweeh prayer) and you would then get to see dozens of Arabic dishes after dry fruit & chocolates etc.

By Molten Metal• 3 Nov 2015 09:20
Molten Metal

What else .......... other than Qahwah & dates ...........?

By Molten Metal• 3 Nov 2015 09:20
Molten Metal

What else .......... other than Qahwah & dates ...........?

By britexpat• 3 Nov 2015 08:38
Rating: 3/5
britexpat

Rizks has a majlis at the Emporium. The cusions are covered with his old lungis and give a sense of homeliness

By Molten Metal• 3 Nov 2015 08:33
Molten Metal

The teen on the left is so happy .......... I would like to stop there to share the moments of life for 59 minutes if ever I am welcomed at one such meeting in the evening ...............

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