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Kohl al-Mirwad or Kohl al-Ithmid, also known as 'stone kohl,' is a cosmetic product used for beautifying the eyes. It refers to kohl or the stone from which kohl is made, which is black with a reddish tint. Kohl enhances the allure of the eyes, creating the illusion of larger, more captivating orbs. It serves to shield against the harsh glare of sunlight and minimize light reflection on the eyelids. When applied to the eyelid, kohl diminishes the intensity of rays, thereby minimizing ...

Textile Weaving in al-Ahsa is one of the traditional folk crafts in al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Well-known families from al-Ahsa are famous for textile weaving, with each generation passing down the secrets and traditions from father to son, through education and collaborative efforts. History of textile weaving in al-Ahsa Al-Ahsa was famous for weaving various types of textiles, with several cities and villages standing out in this craft. Foremost among them...

Carding or Upholstery is one of the historic professions in the KSA. It specializes in manufacturing and refurbishing home furniture using special tools and specific techniques. In the past, upholstery relied on the manual skills of the craftsman, who was called the 'carder' or 'upholsterer.' Upholstery has spread in most regions of the Kingdom, however, its tools and techniques have evolved in modern times. Products of Carding and Upholstery Upholsterers have worked on manu...

The Apothecary Profession is one of the most prominent traditional professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Up until recently, the apothecary profession was a common medical practice in Saudi society, as apothecaries would provide medicinal prescriptions based on various types of herbs. Each village or town had an apothecary who would prepare medicinal recipes to treat diseases. Apothecary profession and medicinal knowledge Apothecaries possessed extensive knowledge and familiarity concernin...

Al-Sawani  is one of the professions that people relied on in the past to extract water from deep wells. It was renowned in most rural areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it depended on trained animals for this purpose, including camels, bulls, and donkeys. The tools used include al-Rasha, al-Sareeh, al-Maqat, al-Dhamad , and others. This profession was widespread in several provinces of the Kingdom. Tools of al-Sawani profession The tools and equipment used in al-Sawani profession for t...

The Shipmaster Profession is one of the historical occupations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Those who engage in this profession are referred to as the Shipmaster, the Mariner, or the Captain, and in some areas of the Kingdom, they are known as 'an- Nokhada .' They are responsible for piloting, managing, and directing the ship, as well as transporting passengers and goods to and from ports. This profession has long been famous in all the coastal provinces of the Kingdom, including M...

Al-Kutubiyya (Library clerk) is one of the ancient professions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which includes selling, displaying, arranging, and archiving books. This profession has spread in a number of Saudi provinces, especially Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, due to the flourishing of trade during the Hajj and Umrah seasons, besides being affected by the activity of the scientific movement in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. A person practicing this professio...

The Ramadan Cannon in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an ancient voice announcement tool used to mark the beginning of the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in several provinces of the Kingdom. Shots are fired from a special cannon positioned on a mountain or high place. The use of the Ramadan cannon is a tradition observed in several Islamic countries and serves as a symbol associated with the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. History of Ramadan cannon in Saudi Arabia The Ramadan cannon was intr...

The Family Affairs Council is a governmental entity that caters to the family in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by strengthening its position, activating its role in society, and supervising the implementation of family-related laws by public and private entities. 1 Moreover, the Family Affairs Council is the official entity that represents women, families, children, and the elderly within international bodies and organizations. 2 It was established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers on J...

King Salman Social Center (KSSC) is one of the non-profit organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated in 1997 with the aim of providing social services and boosting the developmental role of the social sector in community development. Moreover, KSSC organizes a number of awareness, health, cultural, recreational, and volunteer events and programs to improve the standard of living of the local community. Cooperation of KSSC with other entities KSSC enables the community to c...

Misk al-Qiyam Initiative is an initiative launched by the Initiatives Center at the Mohammed Bin Salman Misk Foundation in 2018. It aims to promote awareness about values among community members, considering them as one of the essential elements of personality. This is achieved through possessing tools that qualify it to offer programs and initiatives that bolster positive content. Goals of Misk al-Qiyam Initiative Misk al-Qiyam Initiative works to achieve two main objectives: possessing suppor...

Volunteer with Your Experience is a national Saudi volunteer initiative launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Its first edition was held in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on December 6, 2021, and lasted for two days. Its second edition was also held in Riyadh on December 7, 2022. The initiative aims to activate the roles of leaders and experts in volunteer work by providing specialized solutions to the challenges faced by non-profit organizatio...