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

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Jewish elements in Ahmad Al-Buni’s book Source of the Essentials of Wisdom: The example of ‘Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh’
Issue 40

This study found that source of the Essentials of Wisdom is a popular book about magic. The book is attributed to Ahmad bin Ali Al-Buni, who died in...

The Biography of the Bani Hilal in Oral and Written Traditions
Issue 43

Many researchers insist on distinguishing between myths and tales. However, one should differentiate between three concepts, although they are sometimes...

The Message of Tradition from Bahrain to the World
Issue 3

With the massive influence of globalization which creeps into our lifestyles (e.g. food habits, clothes, social relationships, etc.) and our cities and...

Al-Hakouz in Morocco
Issue 53

To this day, the people of the Bani Zeroual tribe in the far north of Morocco celebrate changes in the seasons with rituals that have distinctive cultural...

Raising a Child in a Rural Community: A Study of Rural Folk Beliefs
Issue 53

The rural community is replete with practices that people resort to in response to diseases, crises and the deaths of infants in an effort to protect children...

Pentecost in Morocco: A Summer Celebration During A Busy Season
Issue 58

Moroccans, particularly farmers, continue to look forward to the celebration of Pentecost. It is held on July 7, in the midst of harvest activity, throughout...

The Belief and Practice of Wa’dah in Algeria
Issue 17

nlinguistic terms, a ritual is a religious ceremony that involves a series of actions performed in a certain manner, but it is hard to find a conventional...

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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