Culture Oman explores Islam. Oman has developed its own part of Islam, known as Ibadism, but other Islamic flows such as Sunni and Shia are also practiced. With this in mind, the holy month of fasting, Ramadan, and other Islamic celebrations is a very important event in Oman's culture.
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Dress
For men, the national dress is a long sleeveless dress, without a collar with long sleeves, called dishdasha . Usually, the clothes are white, although some other colors such as brown, purple, and black are sometimes worn. There are many accessories that can be used by men, such as muzzar (a turban), assa (stick or stick used primarily for formal occasions), and i> khanjar . The khanjar is a ceremonial curved dagger worn during formal occasions, often described as "an important symbol of male elegance".
National dresses for Omani women include a dress worn over trousers ( sirwal ) and headdress ( lihaf ). Typically, the materials used are very colorful, the colors are bright. Traditionally, Omani women will wear some sort of wooden platform boots, but today, most prefer to wear slippers. Different clothing pieces in different regions, such as colors, embroidery, and materials. The women complement their clothes with gold jewelry and cosmetics, opting for brand names or traditional handmade items. When in public, most women in the city wear abaya, a simple black dress or robes worn over clothing, and hijab , a typical Muslim haircut.
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Dhow
Being a seafaring nation, an important symbol in Oman is a dhow. These sailboats have been used for centuries along the Arabian Peninsula, India, and East Africa for trading purposes. In fact, the earliest use of Oman's Dhow was reported in the 8th century, arriving in China. In modern usage, dhows operate for trade, tourism, and fishing purposes, and they can be seen along the Oman coastline. The main port of the large fleet, while the Sur maintains a vast dhow development industry.
Cuisine
Oman cuisine is generally very simple, with the help of many herbs and spices to complement the dish, which usually consists of chicken, fish, and lamb. Unlike most other Asian countries, Oman cuisine is not spicy, and varies regionally. Daily foods generally have components such as rice, a variety of soups, salads, curries, and fresh vegetables. For dessert, many sweet Omanis, known as Omani halwa . This is usually served before the consumption of kahwa , the preparation of coffee with cardamom, which is very popular and remains a symbol of hospitality. Other popular beverages include tea, laban (a kind of buttermilk salty), yogurt drinks, and soft drinks.
For celebration events, special dishes are prepared, especially for Islamic tradition. The variety of dishes is very diverse, and there are certain foods that are only prepared during Ramadan.
See also
- Islam in Oman
- List of traditional games in Oman
- List of museums in Oman
- Oman Music
- Oman movie
- Women in Oman
- Arabian Culture Arabian Country
References
Roche, T & amp; Roche, E. (2012). Interwoven: Practice and identity of women's clothing in the Arabian Peninsula. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 6 (10), p. 133-144.
Roche, T., Roche, E. & amp; Al-Saidi, A. (2014). The dialogue of women's clothing in the Sultanate of Oman. Journal of Arab studies: Arabia, the Gulf, and the Red Sea. 4.1 (June) p. 38-51. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21534764.2014.918373
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