Tag: Islamic traditions

Reforestation in Iran revives traditional food and creates jobs

Amidst the picturesque desert landscapes of Rigan in Iran, one community is witnessing a remarkable revival of its culinary tradition while upholding environmental sustainability.

Islam’s jinns and genies are not exactly Disney

Jinn, AKA genies, are very much alive and thriving in Islamic thought around the world. Read about jinn, and how to keep them out of your hair

Desert Kites are how ancient man trapped his kill

The local Bedouin knew about them for thousands of years but in the 1920s, pilots of the Royal Air Force flying over the deserts of Israel, Jordan and Egypt saw mysterious line shapes in the ground that they named “Desert Kites”. Because their outlines, as seen from the air in their planes, reminded them of airborne kites. 

Jameel prizewinner reinvents the iconic Middle Eastern rug

Green Prophet's brought you the story behind this year's winner of the Jameel Prize - 3, an international award...