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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ramadan in Jordan: Daily Rituals Creating a Unique Identity

The article explores how Ramadan in Jordan transforms daily life and cultural identity, instilling a sense of community and celebration among its people.

Mar 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The First Ramadan Away from Home: Stories of Expatriates Sharing the Longing of Iftar Table

Expatriates in cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham experience their first Ramadan away from home, filled with nostalgia and the creation of alternative rituals.

Feb 24 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tea Between Ceremonies and Tales. When Relaxation Is in Leaf

The article explores the cultural significance of tea rituals from various countries while highlighting a new tea room in Milan that offers a variety of high-quality teas.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The groom from Germany got married in Firozabad

An international wedding in Firozabad has become a topic of discussion as a groom from Germany married a local woman following Hindu rituals.

Feb 22 • 12:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Christmas Ritual of Hidden Christians Resurfaces: 'This is a trial' - Also Preserved in Video

Hidden Christians in Japan's Gotō Islands have revived their Christmas rituals, marking a resurgence of cultural heritage.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Unique Rituals and Customs of Islamic Peoples in Welcoming the Month of Ramadan

The article discusses the unique rituals and customs of various Islamic cultures in welcoming Ramadan, highlighting how these practices vary between countries and are intertwined with social and cultural traditions.

Feb 17 • 13:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Black Teeth: What This 2,000-Year-Old Beauty Ritual Means

A recent study explores the historical significance and cultural implications of the 2,000-year-old practice of blackening teeth in Southeast Asian communities.

Feb 13 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rituals and traditions for welcoming the Chinese New Year 2026

The article discusses the traditional rituals and customs associated with celebrating the Chinese New Year 2026, emphasizing the significance of this event in Eastern cultures.

Feb 12 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Where Bittu and Sona will meet...' Poster for Valentine's Day

Shiv Sena workers in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar performed rituals with sticks and put up posters opposing Valentine's Day, claiming it to be a Western import.

Feb 12 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits' top superstitions from lucky pants to broken mirrors and Friday 13th

A survey reveals that nearly half of Britons have superstitions, including avoiding walking under ladders and breaking mirrors, with various other rituals also popular among the population.

Feb 9 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Balaio de Iemanjá reaches its 5th edition in Rio das Ostras this Sunday

Rio das Ostras will host the 5th edition of the Balaio de Iemanjá festival on Sunday, featuring a day full of free activities centered around traditional African rituals.

Feb 6 • 19:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Life & Tech

Bulgaria’s Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals

In Bulgaria, Kukeri dancers don traditional costumes and perform ancient pagan rituals to cleanse and bring health during the winter season.

Jan 14 • 11:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Indaghi Graves: A Meeting Point of History and Nature in Turkey

The Indaghi rock graves, located on the road between Kastamonu and Çankırı in northern Turkey, are a significant archaeological site that showcases a blend of rugged natural beauty and a long history of human settlement and religious rituals, appealing to both archaeology enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Jan 9 • 09:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Grapes, puppets, and the fruit of fertility: the curious New Year's traditions in Europe

The article explores various unique New Year's traditions across Europe, including eating twelve grapes in Spain and other fascinating customs like lead melting and burning giant effigies.

Dec 29 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

These are the countries where the color of clothing plays an important role in New Year's Eve rituals

Every December 31, millions partake in cultural practices such as wearing specific colors of clothing during New Year's Eve rituals that transcend borders and belief systems.

Dec 28 • 07:30 UTC

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