Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region features distinctive traditions during Ramadan including henna painting for young girls fasting for the first time.
This outstanding tradition represents one of the most attractive activities in the Northern Borders, according to Arab News.
During Ramadan, families gather to decorate their daughters’ hands with henna, encouraging them to fast while making it fun and memorable.
Decorating the girls’ hands with henna strengthens Ramadan’s spirit in children with capitative festive designs fostering the little girls’ enthusiasm and pride.
“For years, we have made it a tradition to apply henna on our daughters’ hands when they begin fasting,” Wejdan Al-Anzi, a resident of Arar. Al-Anzi also described the tradition as “a delightful custom,” that offers children an opportunity to feel connected to the Ramadan spirit shared by the adults around them.
Furthermore, Afaf Al-Thuwaini mentioned that this tradition extends beyond mere aesthetics. She added that it connects fasting with an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Therefore, it helps children feel these essential religious and social values.
Although these traditions seem to be simple, they play pivotal role in shaping children’s religious and social identity.
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