Discover published sets by community

Nowruz marks the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. It is widely celebrated in Iran.

Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting from dawn to sunset. It is observed by Muslims worldwide.

Henna Night (Kına Gecesi) is a pre-wedding tradition for brides in Turkey, involving the application of henna.

The ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes is a Sufi religious ritual that involves spinning and is commonly performed in Turkey.

Hafla is a traditional Middle Eastern party or gathering with music, dance, and food. It is common in Arab countries.

Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, originated in Egypt.

Yalda Night is an Iranian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year, marking the victory of light over darkness.

Belly dance is a traditional expressive dance from the Middle East consisting of torso articulation and complex movements.

Bedouin poetry is a form of oral literature traditionally recited or sung by the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula.

Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting in Arabic script. It is highly regarded in Islamic culture.

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated by Indian expatriate communities across the Middle East.

Mawlid an-Nabi is the Islamic celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, particularly observed in Egypt and other Arab countries.

Sufi music is a genre of devotional music associated with Sufism, aiming to inspire spiritual devotion and closeness to God, prevalent in Iran and Pakistan.