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

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The Impact of Religious Beliefs on Omani Storytelling Folklore
Issue 52

Folk stories, like other forms of creativity, are based on imagination. Derived from the collective memory over long periods of time, folk stories reflect...

Heritage Culture in the Arabian Gulf States
Issue 52

Heritage and its cultural contents were formed over the ages by civilisations that passed through the Arabian Gulf region; they represent an important pillar...

Oasis Architecture in Southern Morocco: Characteristics, Functions and Approaches to Sustainable Development
Issue 61

Oasis architecture is regarded as one of the most outstanding works of art and cultural heritage in southern Morocco. It is a genuine form of cultural heritage...

Zardah: Tribal Law and Religious Prohibition
Issue 56

“Zardah” is a common term in Tunisia, and it is known as "Wadah" in other regions.   Whether the sacred is a cosmic phenomenon or a living...

Folk heritage: Bahrain’s message to the world
Issue 36

In 1979, Doha was preparing to host the sixth Conference of Arab Gulf Information Ministers. Following the directives of Dr. Isa bin Ghanem Al Kuwari, who was...

Moroccan Tabourida: A Sport Based in History and Culture
Issue 62

The objective of this paper is to shed light on the history and significance of Tabourida, a popular sport deeply ingrained in Moroccan society and culture...

Egyptian customary law: History, evolution and prospects
Issue 65

The purpose of this study is to highlight Egyptian customary law and the function of its judiciary in enforcing societal peace and retributive justice among...

Traditional children's games in Tunisia: An ethnographic and anthropological study
Issue 38

This study concludes that it is important to document and classify Tunisian children's games according to multiple variables, including place, time, area, age,...

The ethnomusicology of Rai songs in the Western Mediterranean
Issue 32

The aim of this article is to address previously unexamined aspects of Rai songs, which reflect Moroccan society and culture. This study’s theoretical...

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