Rich in history and culture, the Farasan Islands have long welcomed Ramadan with a distinctive blend of faith and maritime heritage.
In the past, Farasan women would meticulously prepare their homes for the holy month, painting walls to highlight intricate engravings and plasterwork, while adorning courtyards with smooth pebbles to evoke a serene marine atmosphere. Amnah Aqili fondly recalled these preparations—refreshing wooden bed frames, polishing utensils, blending spices, and weaving carpets from doum palm fronds. Additionally, the air would be filled with the scent of mastic from clay water jugs and the sweet aroma of coffee husks brewing in traditional pots. Ramadan was a time of unity, as neighbors exchanged dishes and shared in the joy of the season.
Abkar Al-Mashrai’i reminisced about a time, over 70 years ago, when islanders depended on news from Jizan city to mark the start of Ramadan. Evenings were illuminated by lanterns as Quranic recitations echoed through narrow alleys, and the melodic call of the muezzin signaled the time for suhoor. Children and young men would gather for traditional games, preserving the community’s rich cultural heritage.
Moreover, the people of Farasan continue to honor the essence of Ramadan through devotion, generosity, and the exchange of gifts, strengthening both their spiritual and social bonds.
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