Numbering 350-450 million people.
The ancestors of modern Arabs have inhabited the territory of the Arabian Peninsula since ancient times. In the 7th century AD As a result of the work of the Prophet Muhammad, the Arab tribes united and adopted Islam. After the death of the prophet, his successors, the caliphs, conquered significant territories in Asia, North Africa and Europe (Spain). Several centuries later, the Arabs were completely expelled from Spain, and in North Africa and the Middle East, mixing with the local population, they formed Arab world, which, thanks to the unity of language and religion, still exists. American researcher Michael Hart called the Prophet Muhammad the most influential person in the history of mankind, because he not only created a new world religion, but also founded the state that led to the existence of the modern Arab world.
In North Africa, the Arabs encountered local tribes - the Berbers, who converted to Islam and Arabic However, they still retain Berber languages and ethnic identity. Population of such countries North Africa, like Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, are called Arab-Berbers, i.e. Berbers by origin, but Arabs by culture, and often by self-identification.
Next are the most beautiful, in my opinion, famous Arab and Arab-Berber women from different countries Asia, North Africa, as well as from the Arab diasporas of Europe, Latin and North America. The list will gradually expand.
The most beautiful saudi arab- human rights activist, fashion designer and TV presenter Muna Abu Suleiman/ Muna AbuSulayman. She was born on May 16, 1973 in the USA, when her father, a Saudi Arab, defended there doctorate in International Relations.
The most beautiful Iraqi Arab- singer Rahma Riyadh/ Rahma Riyad (born January 19, 1987, Basra, Iraq).
The most beautiful Kuwaiti Arab- TV presenter Hessa Al Loughani(born February 10, 1982).
The most beautiful Lebanese Arab- singer Miriam Fares/ Myriam Fares (born May 3, 1983, Kfar Shlel, Lebanon).
The most beautiful Palestinian Arab- Queen of Jordan. Rania (nee Al-Yassin) was born in Kuwait on August 31, 1970, into a Palestinian family who fled their homeland due to the Israeli occupation. After marrying Jordanian Prince Abdullah, Rania became a princess, and after her husband's coronation, Rania became queen.
The most beautiful Israeli Arab - Hanin Zoabi/ Haneen Zoabi (born May 23, 1969, Nazareth, Israel) is an Israeli politician, member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from the Arab Balad party.
The most beautiful Jordanian Arab- actress Mais Hamdan/ Mais Hamdan. Born in the UAE. Father is Jordanian, mother is Lebanese.
The most beautiful Syrian Arab- actress Sulaf Fawakherji(born July 22, 1977, Latakia, Syria).
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The most beautiful Egyptian Arab- actress and model Arwa Gouda. She was born on September 27, 1984 in Saudi Arabia into an Egyptian family (her aunt is the famous Egyptian singer Safaa Abu Saud). Arwa Gouda represented Egypt at the Miss Earth 2004 pageant where she reached the semi-finals. In the same year, she won the Best Model of the World 2004 competition. Her height is 174 cm, weight 51 kg, body measurements: chest 86 cm, waist 66 cm, hips 89 cm.
The most beautiful Russian Arab - Shirin Al Ansi(June 4, 1993, Kazan) - actress, singer, winner of the Tatar Kyzy 2011 competition. Her father is Arab, her mother is . VK page - https://vk.com/id11297054
The most beautiful Algerian Arab-Berber- model Shainez Zerrouki/ Chahinèze Zerrouki. Height 177 cm, figure parameters: chest 82 cm, waist 61 cm, hips 90 cm.
The most beautiful Moroccan Berber- singer (other spellings - Mona Amarcha, Mouna Amarcha). Born in Casablanca (Morocco) on January 1, 1988. By nationality she is a member of the Berber Riffian people. The singer released three albums, all of which went platinum. Mona is especially popular in the Gulf countries. The singer currently lives in Dubai (UAE). The work of this Moroccan singer can be attributed to the Khaliji style, i.e. to music for folk dance of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries. Khaleeji is danced by women, usually in groups.
The most beautiful Tunisian Arab-Berber- actress Dorra Zarrouk(born January 13, 1980, Tunisia).
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The most beautiful filipino arab - Marie-Ann Umali / Marie-Ann Umali- representative of the Philippines at Miss World 2009. Has Lebanese roots.
The most beautiful American Arab- actress Shannon Elizabeth Fadal/ Shannon Elizabeth Fadal. Born in Houston (USA) on September 7, 1973. Her father is Syrian, her mother has German, English, Irish and even (Cherokee) roots.
The most beautiful Colombian Arab- singer Shakira(born February 2, 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia). She is the most successful Colombian singer of all time and the most successful Latin American singer of our time. Full name- Shakira Isabelle Mebarak Ripoll. Shakira has Arab-Lebanese roots on her father's side, and
"Generators unusual ideas", "masters of the family nest" and "desperate friends" - this is all about them, the Arabs. They are also spoiled, boastful and unpredictable. Personal experience girls, but not wives.
Oksana L. has been dating a resident of Jordan for four years, who came to Kyiv to study and earn money, and tells how she and her friend manage to combine such different views East and West.
About friendship and personal boundaries
We always have guests at our house. At any moment, a friend or just an acquaintance can call and come to our home in the middle of the night. Naturally, as a woman, I need to set the table and make sure everyone is fed and happy. Sometimes the house resembles some kind of Arab camp, and not a family nest.
If a friend needs help, you need to rush to him in the middle of the night. Arabs are always ready to help out a friend, come where they need to, pick them up, lend money.
They are not jealous of friends. My friend is very jealous, but this only applies to our Slavic guys and men, although I don’t give a reason. He trusts his own people. In any case, his friends, understanding who we are to each other, never allowed themselves even harmless flirting.
About work
They prefer conversations to business - long conversations over hookahs. These are real philosophers who are ready to reason and plan for hours. Although this time could be spent on constructive action rather than chatter, most of from which it will be forgotten the very next day. There is such a problem eastern men: Their conversations often diverge from their actions. They promise a lot, and they themselves sincerely believe in what they say. Plans can change dramatically, or mood, or something else, and promises will remain just words.
Arab men need to be encouraged - this is how they become inspired and are ready to move mountains for the sake of their family. This applies, in particular, to work. It is important for them to feel that a woman believes in their strengths and capabilities.
Generators of unusual ideas. In the four years since I’ve known my man, he’s started all sorts of businesses. Cafe, transportation of dogs and birds from Ukraine, which are in demand in his homeland in Jordan, processing of semi-precious stones, etc. But he did not bring any ideas to completion. I didn’t initially calculate the risks, I acted based on momentary desires, passion and emotions.
Many people do not value their parents' money. Young people live and have fun at the expense of their parents and do not know the value of money earned not by their own labor.
Attitude towards women
Most Arabs are spoiled by their mother's attention, love care and are often selfish. They like to surround themselves with everything beautiful and are avid fashionistas. They love to dress up: beautiful clothes, shoes, lots of rings and bracelets. Favorite clients of barbershops: stylish beard, gelled hair, expensive perfumes.
They love to educate, and if they fail, they can use force. They put pressure on me morally. Very hot-tempered. Any little thing can piss them off. At the same time, their woman should admire them.
They love to brag about their woman to their friends - they tell them what a housewife she is, caring and a jack of all trades. It is important for them that others admire their woman, and therefore automatically admire them.
It is difficult to offer our men to live together - they are afraid for their freedom. Arab men, on the contrary, want the girl they like to be constantly in their sight. At home, nearby, close by. They are ready to protect and care for her, although they demand a lot in return.
Very generous. If possible, they give the woman gifts, they like broad gestures, and are not at all stingy.
They value independence in our women, the fact that a woman can take care of herself, earn money and not depend on a man as much as possible. In his homeland, women mostly stay at home and do housework.
There is a minus. Monogamy is not for Eastern men. How many times have we had to watch family Arab men woo our girls? When my wife calls, they hang up or don’t pick up. And when they call back, they sing like a nightingale, as they love, and exquisitely lie about why they couldn’t answer. Treason is not considered as such for them. This is the norm in the life of an Eastern man.
About everyday life
My friend definitely won’t eat borscht for three days in a row, although he really loves my borscht. Arab men are very demanding and capricious in everyday life, like children, and are often dependent. If we talk about my man, he can clean and cook even better than me. But it is important for him to see that they care about him and do something for him.
I’m used to Russian cuisine, but my love for hummus and flatbreads remains unchanged.
Loves cleanliness, but not to the point of fanaticism. She understands that we both work a lot and come home very late, so we don’t always have the physical strength to clean and cook at night.
About children and family
My man is ready to coddle with every child, but I’m not sure that he will get up in the middle of the night for his own. This is the wife's responsibility. And the man pampers his child and pays attention to him during short games. All other delights of education fall on the shoulders of the woman.
When married to a Christian, there is no choice in what religion they choose. joint child- he is a priori born a Muslim. Especially if we're talking about about the boy.
My man’s parents are wealthy and ready to support him, but he, having matured, when the youthful frenzy had passed and partying with friends was no longer a priority, wanted to prove to his family that he could get on his own feet.
About religion
I refused to convert to Islam, realizing that I would not be able to wear closed clothes, honor Muslim traditions and be in a “golden cage” at home. He didn’t swear, he accepted my choice. But it is very important for him that his woman shares her religion with him and his legal wife, in any case, must convert to Islam or be a Muslim initially.
Arabs know the Koran from an early age. They read it like mantras. But my man openly admits that, living among Russians and Ukrainians, he leads an anti-Muslim lifestyle.
His mother, when she came to visit us, brought a hijab as a gift with the hint that I should accept their religion since I live with her son.
A negative attitude towards alcohol remains, despite the love for discos (already in the past) and hookah smoking (this is part of traditions). He doesn't respect it when a woman drinks, even in company.
About future
After living with an Arab man, it’s strange to see how our women treat their Russian husbands. It’s crazy to see the disrespectful attitude and desire to be in charge at times. My views on what a woman should be like in a relationship with any man have changed.
I don’t know where this relationship will lead - Russian girls are more freedom-loving, ambitious and active. I wouldn’t like to be completely dependent on my husband.
But Arab men are like sweet nectar. You can’t get drunk, but even when you drink, it becomes too cloying that you want plain water. But after nectar it seems tasteless. I’m like a tightrope walker halfway: I can’t go back, but the unknown lies ahead...
In my opinion, only the lazy have not heard about this.
"The Arabs beat their wives and do not allow them to leave the house"; “Arabs do not allow their wives to receive an education”; “Arabs take several wives”; "Arabs are dirty and smelly"; "all Arabs are terrorists"; "Arabs don't like their children"; "Arabs are crazy Islamic fanatics"; "all the women in Arab countries ah - powerless, unfortunate creatures,” etc., etc.
The list goes on and on.
Supporters of “protection of women's rights” are especially vehement in attacking the Gulf countries. In fact, in my opinion, the reason for such baseless arguments was largely due to the fact that women wear abaya and niqab (face covering). And no one can even imagine that a woman can wear this herself, at her own request, and even with great pleasure - what are you talking about! How is this possible? Give miniskirts and tops to oppressed Arab women!
Meanwhile, ask any resident of the Persian Gulf: if she were given a choice - to wear ordinary European clothes or an abaya? 99% will answer in favor of the second. At the same time, there will be no angry father/brother/husband nearby monitoring her answer.
I'll try to sort everything out. Debunk the myths, so to speak (PS. Saudi Arabia - isolated case and does not characterize ALL Arabs and ALL Gulf countries. Besides, I'm talking about men, and not about all kinds of hybrids a la Bedouin to the core with some distorted admixture of Islamic moral teachings - mutawwa that is).
1. "Arabs beat their wives and do not allow them to leave the house"- oh yes, they’re just killing it. With sticks and to death. Well, okay, with fists, whatever! And to leave the house, you need a special permit certified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Yes. And everyone believed. Then they took out handkerchiefs, shed tears, felt sorry for the humiliated Arab women and went to argue and prove, foaming at the mouth, how cruel Islam is and how wild these Arab animals are!
But they will believe it! They will believe this much more readily than what actually exists. But the reality is this (I will give all the examples against the backdrop of the average Emirati family): if a husband tries to even once raise his hand against his wife, giving her a light slap in the face or, worse, beating her, then the outcome of such a willful act will be fraught with consequences for him. Firstly, the wife the very next day (if not the same!) will run to all her numerous male relatives screaming: “He beat me!!!” (even if it is - I repeat - a slight slap in the face). Secondly, his relatives will come back and openly insult him with the whole friendly crowd. And then, if the careless hubby does not correct himself - divorce and maiden name.
Another option is also possible. Instead of running around visiting relatives, the wife will show up at the nearest courthouse and stupidly ask for a divorce. And if there are bruises and abrasions on the body as evidence that he really beat her, then the divorce will be granted almost immediately and immediately.
Now answer me: how many times in Russia do husbands beat their wives, while their wives endure it, forgive everything and are afraid to go and complain to the court?
Oh yes. I almost forgot. The wife can leave the house whenever she wants, just like in the rest of the world (let’s not take backward, remote villages - in all countries there is a lot of such goods). At about 6-7 pm in Dubai you can see the following picture: a huge Infiniti (Range Rover, BMW X6 - whatever you like) drives up to the shopping mall, and local ladies come out with a sense of self-esteem and proud posture, sparkling with all sorts of colors of diamonds and adjusting their satin abayas as they went. Please note, only ladies, often unaccompanied by men.
2. "Arabs do not allow their wives to get an education"- complete nonsense. In Saudi Arabia, the percentage of uneducated people (without higher education) women make up about 10% of total number young population. I’m generally silent about the Emirates - Emirati women study in both the USA and England - in general, in the best universities in the world, or in the UAE itself - fortunately, there are more than enough universities here, and they provide a decent education. By the way, no matter how much I talked to Arabs, no one wants to marry a girl without a military license. Among my Emirati friends aged 18-20, there is not a single one who did not study at the university.
3. "Arabs take several wives"- let there be truth and let lies perish! :) so, let's take some dry statistics: in the Persian Gulf only 5% of men are married to two or more women. And about 30 million Arabs live in the Gulf, of which 15 million are men. In general, the percentage is negligible; even among sheikhs, few are married to two or more. And the current young generation, in general, has been saying since their youth that they want to marry only one. And preferably, out of love.
I remembered an incident that happened a couple of years ago in Abu Dhabi. One man married a second - well, everything was as it should be: he settled his wives at different ends of the city, each in a separate villa, each with a luxury car, and so on and so forth. But no! Everything is wrong for these Emirati women. One day, the first wife, crossing the road, saw her husband and his second passion. In a fit of rage, she attacked both of them right in the middle of the road, screaming, scratching and behaving extremely indecently :) naturally, the police didn’t let it go so easily - they took everyone to the police station. During the interrogation, the first wife was asked about her motives strange behavior, to which she replied: “He is unfair to me, he spends 4 days a week with her, and 3 with me.” The husband was taken aback and mumbled: “But there are 7 days in a week...” However, this did not pity the judge. After legal proceedings, the woman was found to be right and was given a divorce + a villa + a car and something from her ex-husband’s fortune.
Now tell me again: what percentage of men in Russia have mistresses? It happens, and more than one at a time... In any case, more than the notorious 5%. Would a Russian judge really begin to give his wife half of his husband’s property just because he spends more time, effort and money on his mistress than on his wife (and this happens all the time)?
4. "Arabs are dirty and smelly". No comments. I have never seen such cleanliness as in the UAE. As I wrote in a previous post, even the smallest stain is a reason to change clothes. In addition, the same gandura is not worn for two days in a row (the husband puts on a new one every day - freshly washed and ironed, and throws all the “old” ones in the laundry - “old” means “worn once”). Add also the fact that Muslims wash 5 times a day, and take a shower after each sexual contact with their wife - that is, every day. I'm not talking about their perfume... :)
5. "All Arabs are terrorists". And again, no comments. In my entire life in the UAE, I have never met a single Arab who supports terror. In general, they somehow don’t give a damn about all this, they sit lazily sipping coffee at Starbucks...:)
I only know that in Saudi Arabia there are such organizations at some universities, but again, this is such a minority and such a shame that it is not even customary to talk about these people.
The statement “all Arabs are terrorists” is at least an indicator of the speaker’s ignorance and lack of education.
6. "All women in Arab countries are powerless, unfortunate creatures"- yeah, and also "Arabs only rejoice at the birth of boys".
Oh, you should have seen how Arabs walk with their children in parks and shopping centers! How they cuddle and kiss their daughters, carry them in their arms and ride with them on children's rides!
I constantly observe the following picture: at the entrance to a store in a shopping center there is a man in a gandura, a child on his neck, a child in a stroller, a child on his side... While his wife, at the speed of light, sweeps away all possible and impossible clothes, bags, shoes, accessories, jewelry. It was here that I saw clear example genuine nepotism. For them, family is everything. They are not ashamed to go shopping or to a restaurant with their wife and children, they will not whine that “shopping is purely a woman’s business, why did I give in to you there?!” Families, couples, with and without children walk everywhere, holding hands, arm in arm - in general, they express their pleasure in every possible way that the whole family is together.
Wives are not oppressed by absolutely anything! On the contrary, during our traditional Friday women’s gatherings, my Emirati friends never cease to be amazed by our Russian women - both at home cooking, washing, cleaning (while all Emirati women have housekeepers, and more than one), and taking care of the children constantly watch (and Emirati women don’t have any problems even with children - they have nannies), and the husband will come home dissatisfied, tired, and still force him to work (not a single Arab would think of telling his wife: “Eh, what do you mean to me?” sat on your neck? So go and earn money yourself!"). I’m not at all encouraging everyone to have housekeepers and nannies - rather, this only serves as a response to the hackneyed stereotype about the Muslim wife;)
In general, they feel sorry for advanced and free European women.
By the way, here is a small selection of pictures on the topic "Cruelty and heartlessness of Arab men"(hehe):
And "Lack of rights and oppression Arab women"
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1. Oppressed Arab woman driving a Mercedes:
2. ...and also Porsche...
3. ...and Range Rover...
4. ...and Porsche again...
5. ...and Audi...
6....and again Mercedes (well, what can you do, Mercedes is the favorite brand of cars of unfortunate downtrodden Arab women)...
“Generators of unusual ideas”, “masters of the family nest” and “desperate friends” - this is all about them, the Arabs. They are also spoiled, boastful and unpredictable. Personal experience of a girl, but not a wife.
Oksana L. has been dating a resident of Jordan for four years, who came to Kyiv to study and earn money, and tells how she and her friend manage to combine such different views of the East and West.
About friendship and personal boundaries
We always have guests at our house. At any moment, a friend or just an acquaintance can call and come to our home in the middle of the night.
Naturally, as a woman, I need to set the table and make sure everyone is full and happy. Sometimes the house resembles some kind of Arab camp, and not a family nest.
If a friend needs help, they are ready to rush to him in the middle of the night.
They are always ready to help out a friend, come where they need to, pick them up, lend money.
They are not jealous of friends. My friend is very jealous, but this only applies to our Slavic guys and men, although I don’t give a reason. He trusts his own people. In any case, his friends, understanding who we are to each other, never allowed themselves even harmless flirting.
About work
They prefer conversations to business - long conversations over hookahs. These are real philosophers who are ready to reason and plan for hours. Although this time could be spent on constructive actions rather than chatter, most of which will be forgotten the next day. Eastern men have this problem: their conversations often diverge from their actions. They promise a lot, and they themselves sincerely believe in what they say. Plans can change dramatically, or mood, or something else, and promises will remain just words.
Arab men need to be encouraged - this is how they become inspired and are ready to move mountains for the sake of their family. This applies in particular to work. It is important for them to feel that a woman believes in their strengths and capabilities.
Generators of unusual ideas. In the four years I've known my man, he's started all sorts of businesses. Cafe, transportation of dogs and birds from Ukraine, which are in demand in his homeland in Jordan, processing of semi-precious stones, etc. But he didn’t bring any ideas to completion. I didn’t initially calculate the risks, I acted based on momentary desires, passion and emotions.
Many people do not value their parents' money. Young people live and have fun at the expense of their parents, and do not know the value of money earned not by their own labor.
Attitude towards women
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Most Arabs are spoiled by their mother's attention, love care and are often selfish. They like to surround themselves with everything beautiful and are avid fashionistas. They love to dress up: stylish clothes, shoes, an abundance of rings and bracelets. Favorite clients of barbershops: stylish beard, gelled hair, expensive perfumes.
They love to educate, and if they fail, they can use force. They put pressure on me morally. Very hot-tempered. Any little thing can piss them off. At the same time, their woman should admire them.
They love to brag about their woman to their friends - they tell them what a housewife she is, caring and a jack of all trades. It is important for them that others admire their woman, and therefore automatically admire them.
It is difficult to offer our men to live together - they are afraid for their freedom. Arab men, on the contrary, want the girl they like to be constantly in their sight. At home, nearby, close by. They are ready to protect and care for her, although they demand a lot in return.
Very generous. If possible, they give gifts to a woman, they love broad gestures, and are absolutely not stingy.
They value independence in our women, the fact that a woman can take care of herself, earn money and does not depend on a man as much as possible. In his homeland, women mostly stay at home and do housework.
There is a minus. Monogamy is not for Eastern men. How many times have we had to watch family Arab men woo our girls? When my wife calls, they hang up or don’t pick up. And when they call back, they sing like a nightingale, as they love, and lie exquisitely about why they couldn’t answer. Treason is not considered as such for them. This is the norm in the life of an Eastern man.
About everyday life
My friend definitely won’t eat borscht for three days in a row, although he really loves my borscht. Arab men are very demanding and capricious in everyday life, like children and often dependent. If we talk about my man, he can clean and cook even better than me. But it is important for him to see that they care about him and do something for him.
I’m used to Russian cuisine, but my love for hummus and flatbreads remains unchanged.
Loves cleanliness, but not to the point of fanaticism. She understands that we both work a lot and come home very late, so we don’t always have the physical strength to clean and cook at night.
About children and family
My man is ready to coddle with every child, but I’m not sure he’ll get up in the middle of the night for his own. This is the wife's responsibility. And the man pampers his child and pays attention to him during short games. All other delights of education fall on the shoulders of the woman.
In a marriage with a Christian, there is no choice what religion their joint child will choose - he is a priori born a Muslim. Especially if we are talking about a boy.
My man’s parents are wealthy and ready to support him, but he, having matured, when the youthful frenzy had passed and partying with friends was no longer a priority, wanted to prove to his family that he could get on his own feet.
A negative attitude towards alcohol remains - despite the love for discos (already in the past) and hookah smoking (this is part of traditions). He doesn't respect it when a woman drinks, even in company.
About future
After living with an Arab man, it’s strange to see how our women treat their Russian husbands. It’s crazy to see the disrespectful attitude and desire to be in charge at times. My views on what a woman should be like in a relationship with any man have changed.
I don’t know where this relationship will lead - Russian girls are more freedom-loving, ambitious and active. I wouldn’t want to be completely dependent on my husband...
But Arab men are like sweet nectar. You can’t get drunk, but even when you drink it becomes too cloying that you want plain water. But after nectar it seems tasteless. I’m like a tightrope walker halfway: I can’t go back, but the unknown lies ahead...
Family in the UAE comes first. Arab woman She is the keeper of the family hearth and is respected by Arab men. It is believed that the more children there are, the happier a family is.
OFFICEPLANKTON traced how people actually live in Arab family husband and wife, how do they distribute family responsibilities whether the husband has many wives and how it goes family life in Arab countries.
Acquaintance
The decision to marry is made primarily by the groom's family. Women's rights in Muslim countries are equivalent to men's, so a potential bride has the right to refuse the proposal if she does not like the groom.
Arab women they almost never marry Europeans - for marrying an infidel, she will simply be expelled from the country forever. Men from the UAE sometimes marry girls from Europe, but even here everything is structured in such a way that marriage does not benefit anyone except the man. For a woman, this marriage will not be a pass to obtain citizenship; children, if family life does not work out, will be taken away and left in the country.
True, a marriage with a rich Emirati is in many ways a pleasant thing while it lasts. After all, according to the law, even if the wife is the second, third or fourth, each has her own separate house, a generous allowance, and the share of attention should be equal to each of the “beloved” women.
Today, not every Arab can afford polygamy. Although Islam allows up to four wives, main reason Such monogamy is the lack of funds to maintain a harem. Therefore, the classic UAE family, consisting of one husband, several wives and a harem, is the privilege of sheikhs and wealthy people.
Wedding
If for European newlyweds a marriage contract is only now beginning to come into fashion, then for Arab countries such a contract is a mandatory element of the wedding. Instead of the bride, her two relatives sign the marriage contract.
The wedding celebration itself, after signing, can take place within a year - before that the groom can see his future wife only in the presence of her relatives. For the bride, the groom's family pays a bride price, which can reach several hundred thousand dollars, so it is profitable to give birth to girls.
An Arab wedding is a truly grandiose spectacle. The table is bursting with treats, which are constantly renewed in order to show the guests their hospitality and abundance. Since Islam prohibits alcohol, festive table there is nothing stronger than coffee. But this does not prohibit the wedding from taking place for up to seven days.
Family life
The popular belief about discrimination against Arab women turns out to be somewhat exaggerated. In any Arab family, a woman must obey her husband, but she always takes part in solving important issues.
It is a myth that married women in the Emirates live like in prison.
Yes, they are almost invisible on the street. Those that exist are in black.
Actually married woman can wear whatever she wants: a miniskirt, jeans, and shorts (they are generally great fashionistas there, they can spend hours in stores, choosing cutting-edge outfits and fabrics) - but on top she must wear a black silk cape to her toes, and cover your face with a black scarf. Only fingers, feet and eyes are visible. And even then, black capes are rare. Today on the streets you can see an Arab woman in jeans and a tunic, but the only thing they still adhere to is head covering. One thing you rarely see is a woman without a scarf on her head.
Older women cover their faces with a copper mask. Young people, of course, are more liberated, but all beauty is for the husband.
By the way, Emirati women They receive quite a decent education, the best universities in the world are open to them, but their scholarship remains unclaimed. After getting married, a girl can no longer work: either she is forbidden, or she doesn’t want to, she is tired frequent pregnancies and childbirth. (Although, of course, young people are more progressive in this regard. And many girls, having received an education in Europe, remain there to make a career. Arab families those living outside the Muslim world rarely seriously adhere to age-old traditions).
Once upon a time arab husband could at any time tell his wife: “Talaq, talaq, talaq” (“go away”) - and this meant that he was divorcing her, and she must immediately leave his house, taking with her only what she was wearing. Therefore, women - just in case - carried all the gold given to them on themselves. Now, of course, this is an anachronism.
But women still carry kilograms of gold (for example, the sheikh’s daughter adorned herself with 16 kilograms of gold at her wedding. Newspapers described in detail each jewel and published photographs indicating the exact price). And men give gold instead of flowers. The more the gift weighs, the stronger love. According to the local saying, woman without gold - naked.
And for those who are worried about the “oppression” of Arab wives by their Muslim husbands, we can say: a woman in the UAE can file for divorce in two cases.
1) If there is a fact of infidelity on the part of the spouse. But this article is obviously “dead”, because... Polygamy is officially legal in the UAE. And if the hubby does sin, the wife prefers to remain silent. No one will marry such a “scandal” again, and a trail of gossip will follow her all her life. Again, during a divorce, children remain with their father.
2) If the husband does not provide enough for his wife. Well, he doesn’t take her to restaurants (true), doesn’t buy gold (true), builds her a house worse than the other wives’, etc. The court considers such requests very carefully and sometimes grants them. After all, a rich Emirati can afford several wives, but everyone should be treated equally. A clear schedule of visits is established, a separate villa is built for the new wife (not cheaper, but not more expensive than the previous one), money is distributed in equal proportions, and in general, the wives should be happy with everything. If something is wrong, this is not the wife’s problem, but the husband’s, who was unable to “resolve” the situation.
Kinship support in an Arab family is extremely powerful. For example, if a woman is widowed, her husband’s brother will consider it his duty to marry her and protect her.
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