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Thareed or tharid, also called Salona, is a tasty dish that is similar to a stew but with more flavour. Made up of meat, potatoes and vegetables plus Arabic spices. The dish…
Many people, when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, may wonder, “What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet?” It’s the Middle Eastern bidet! Also…
Since it’s World Hijab Day today on the 1st February, here is an explanation of why women to wear the hijab. You might be surprised by some of the reasons women choose…
This dessert as with most Arabic words, when spelt in English, seems to have many spellings! Is it Mahalabia? Mahalabiya? Mehalabia? Muhallabi? Either way, whatever the spelling! This is a tasty recipe…
If you’ve never visited a Mosque (or Masjid as it’s called in Arabic) before, it might be scary visiting a mosque for the first time or knowing what the mosque etiquette is!…
Looking for an easy and tasty Lokma recipe? This is my favourite one! Called Lugaimat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this popular dessert has many names depending on the region or…