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

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Bey Salih, a phenomenal character
Issue 35

A phenomenal character, Bey Salih has had an impact on history, politics, anthropology, literature, music, theatre and other arts.This character lives on in...

An Approach to Studying Crafts and Handmade Products
Issue 14

Research into crafts and handmade products may be of interest to large segments of Arab society, in addition to being relevant to impoverished craftsmen, to...

Folk Culture: A Source of Inspiration for Creative Works in the Gulf and the Arab Peninsula
Issue 4

This article revolves around the role folk culture can play in developing contemporary Arab renaissance discourse. There have been attempts to alienate folk...

Aesthetics of Modern Sufi Folk Poetry in the Djelfa Region Poet Si Ahmad bin Mi’tar as a Model
Issue 58

Algerian folk religious poetry, notably Sufi poetry, has grown in importance in the modern era as a consequence of a confluence of factors affecting the...

Rites of Passage and Morocco’s Zayan Tribes
Issue 51

Rituals are inherited ways of performing religious and social ceremonies at events such as births, aqīqah (the Islamic tradition of sacrificing an animal on...

Traditional markets in the UAE
Issue 35

Markets are among the most important facilities in states and cities. They serve as places for shoppers to meet and have fun while they visit stores and...

Popular Beliefs and Roots of Magic Phenomenon
Issue 1

The writer thinks that continuity of some practices of magic at the beginning of the Twenty First Century is a matter of astonishment as the man of this age...

Folkloric celebrations in South East Tunisia
Issue 24

‏This article focuses on six celebrations: The Night of Decree, Prophet Muhammad`s birth, the two Eids, circumcision ceremonies and marriage...

The protection of traditions and the digital divide
Issue 25

Nowadays, humanity is experiencing a Western phenomenon called globalization. This trend endeavours to homogenise thinking, culture, society, economy and...

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