A quarterly specialized journal
The Message Of Folklore from Bahrain To The World

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The Flute...The oldest Arabic Traditional Musical Instrument
Issue 12

This research studies the flute which is supposed to be one of the oldest musical instruments. An intimate relation is usually established between the player...

The language of the Moroccan Zajal: Theoretical and textual contemplations
Issue 32

We cannot deny that disorder and confusion have affected both individuals and communities on more than one level. Our spiritual and moral values are now...

The impact of folk literature: Methods, aspects and selected examples
Issue 41

Outline: 1-The ultimate goal of folk literature is to offer an accurate depiction of social practices; it is more closely related to human nature than formal...

The inspiring history of Sufism and unforgettable Sufi folk rituals in Morocco: The example of Issawi Sufism
Issue 55

On several levels, research into the history of Sufi rituals is crucial because it reveals that Sufism was not just an individual inclination towards...

Folk Tales in the Mediterranean Region
Issue 5

This study written by Mustapha Chadli and translated to Arabic by Mohamed Dahi deals with oral tradition in Mediterranean countries, a deep-rooted storage of...

Heritage Museums of the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula
Issue 35

In the Gulf countries, people have gone to great lengths to preserve material heritage that dates from the time before the discovery of oil. After collecting...

RAMADAN RITUALS IN BAHRAIN
Issue 21

Many Arab scholars and authors have written about Ramadan and Eid, especially in history books, anthologies of poetry and literature.  In Shaban, the...

Folk Songs as Cultural Texts
Issue 3

Contrary to the common tenet that music is a universal language, this researcher contends that music is only a language since each nation has its own musical...

Mashrabiyas and Projecting Windows in Yemeni architecture
Issue 50

Yemeni architecture is based on an extended and rich heritage. Some studies prove that it dates back to the second millennium BC. The architecture celebrates...

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