Decoding facial hair in the Arab world - BBC News
WEBFeb 2, 2013 · Government employees, ranging from police officers to EgyptAir pilots, were forbidden from growing a beard. But now, civil servants across the country are are calling for the ban to be lifted.
Ancient beard traditions shape the face of modern Jerusalem
WEBNowhere is this more visible than in Jerusalem’s Old City, where bearded ultra-Orthodox Jews, Christian clerics and devout Muslims all come into contact in a densely packed mix of some of the...
36 Mustaches (and a Few Beards) That Explain Why There’s No …
WEBApr 29, 2013 · Balfour (and his lightly curled handlebar) and Rothschild (and his flared Hungarian-style mustache and Carnegie-esque beard) set the stage for Jewish immigration to Palestine under the British ...
Palestinians: Is your beard for religious or fashion reasons?
WEBPalestinians: Is your beard for religious or fashion reasons? Corey Gil-Shuster. 319K subscribers. Subscribed. 546. 21K views 2 years ago. Filmed before the Covid-19 pandemic The Ask Project is...
PHOTOS: Ancient beard traditions shape the face of modern …
WEBIn this Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 photo, Palestinian Ahmed Jweles poses for a portrait in Jerusalem’s Old City. Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem, beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious …
Ancient beard traditions shape the face of modern Jerusalem
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · Muslim beard traditions stem from the time of the Prophet Muhammad, who in the 7th century urged his followers to wear beards and “shorten the mustache as a sign of modesty.” They regained popularity in modern times with the rise of political Islam about three decades ago.
The ancient beards shaping the face of modern Jerusalem
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · They see a beard as a sign of devotion to God and homage to Jesus – traditionally portrayed with a beard. In Jerusalem wearing a beard can also reflect political sentiments.
Ancient Beard Traditions Shape Face of Modern Jerusalem - Voice of America
WEBFeb 16, 2018 · Facial hair is trendy worldwide these days, but in Jerusalem beards have never gone out of style, projecting religious mysticism, nationalism and ideals of masculinity.
The Long and Short of It: The Complex Relationship Between Arab …
WEBNov 11, 2022 · Whether it’s your dad, uncle, husband, or next door neighbor, everyone of us knows at least one Arab man with a thick, bushy beard long enough to rival Gandalf. Indeed, facial hair has long been in fashion among Muslim men, and is packed with cultural and sociological significance.
What is a keffiyeh and how did it become a symbol for Palestinians ...
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The keffiyeh, also known as a hatta, is a traditional Arab headdress. Historically, it was worn by nomadic communities — or Bedouins — in historic Palestine. It's typically made of cotton and...