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Shabana (Hejazi tradition)

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Observed byNon-Arab immigrants
TypeImmigrantsTraditions
SignificanceHaram in Islam
CelebrationsShabana, social gatherings, festive meals
Date1 Sha'ban[1]
Started byNon-Arab Immigrants in Makkah
Related toRamadan, Sha'ban

Shabana is a traditional celebration undertaken by Non-Arab immigrants settled in the Hijaz in the mid-19th century.[2] It is mainly held in Makkah.[2] It is traced back to 70 years ago. The celebration is held by immigrants families by the end of the month of Sha'ban, that precedes the Holy Islamic month of Ramadan.[2] In this event, ladies arrange a celebration where they wear special dresses and serve special kind of dishes.[2] On the other hand, men arrange a picnic where they ride horses, fish or swim and this may last for more than one day. It is an innovation that is not permitted by Islamic law.

Overview

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Shabana is a Immigrants traditional celebration that celebrates the importance of Ramadan in Islam as they believe. It is meant as a time of enjoyment and recreation before the holy month of Ramadan.[2] Friends and families gather, play public games, eat and do different recreational activities.[3] The celebration also aims at strengthening ties between family members and settling any disputes.

Shabana usually takes place by the mid of Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. Families gather, special traditional food is served and some traditional songs are played or said. Immigrants women and men wear their traditional outfits From their countries of origin and practice their traditional dance.[citation needed]

Food

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A number of traditional dishes are served in this event including, sambousa, mento, farmouza, baleela. Moreover, sweet dishes are also served such as, luddo, labaniah, debyazah, guraibah and others. It's all traditional food of East Asian countries .[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "The Umm al-Qura Calendar of Saudi Arabia". Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Shabana Is a Kind of Pre-Ramadan Celebration". Arab News. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  3. ^ "Shaban". Arab News. Retrieved 2019-08-20.