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The Culture of the United Arab Emirates is part of the culture of Eastern Arabia.[1] It's historical population was a small tribal community that changed with the arrival of an influx of foreign nationals in the mid-20th century.[2] Emirati culture is a blend of Arabian, Islamic, and Persian cultures, with influences from the cultures of East Africa and Indian Subcontinent.[3] Islam has had a prominent influence on local architecture, music, attire, cuisine, and lifestyle.[4]
In the United Arab Emirates, the city of Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[5] The Emirate of Sharjah was named "The Cultural capital of the Arab World" by UNESCO in 1998 and the "Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014" by the OIC.[6]
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History
Main article: History of the United Arab Emirates
See also: Demographics of the United Arab Emirates
Artifacts uncovered in the UAE show a history of human habitation, transmigration and trade spanning over 125,000 years.[7] The area was previously home to the Magan people[8] known to the Sumerians, who traded with both coastal towns and bronze miners and smelters from the interior. A rich history of trade with the Harappan culture of the Indus Valley is also evidenced by finds of jewelry and other items and there is also extensive early evidence of trade with Bactria[9] as well as the Levant.[citation needed]
Language
The UAE's official language is Arabic, but English is widely spoken due to the country's diverse nature and economic globalization.[10][11][12] Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Mandarin are also widely spoken by expatriates from Iran, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China.[13][14][15]
Emirati people
Main article: Emirati people
Due to growth in trade, expatriates from over 200 nations have migrated to the UAE seeking better lives and higher-income jobs.[18]
The UAE has been criticized for perpetuating a class-based society, where migrant workers are in the lower classes.[19][20] Despite the diversity of the population, only minor and infrequent episodes of ethnic tensions, primarily between expatriates, have been reported.[21][22][23]
The population as a whole is estimated by the U.S. State Department to be at 9 million people, with only 15–20% of these being citizens. The population growth rate is 4% per year. The primary religion in the United Arab Emirates is Islam (Muslim), with the population estimated to be 96% Muslim. Hinduism and Christianity are minorities as stated by the United States State Department. The official language of the UAE is Arabic, although other languages such as English, Persian, Hindi and Urdu are also spoken. The U.S. State Department estimates the people of the UAE to have an average life expectancy of seventy-seven years.[citation needed]
Gender Roles
The UAE ranks 18th out of 162 countries in the UNDP’s 2020 Gender Inequality Index (GII) as the government has made gender reforms,[27] but the gender gap remains and more efforts are required to achieve equality.[13] Married women are required by law to obey their husbands.[28]
Naming Conventions
The first name is followed by “ibn” or “bint,” which means ‘son of’ or ‘daughter of’, respectively, and the name of the father followed by the family name.
Holidays
Date English Arabic
January 1 New Year's Day Ra's as-Sana al-meladiah رأس السنة الميلادية
Zil Hajjah 10 Day of the Sacrifice Eid-al-Adha عيد الأضحى
Muharram 1 Islamic New Year Ra's as-Sana al-Hijria رأس السنة الهجرية
Rajab 27 The Night Journey Al-Isra'a wal-Mi'raj الإسراء والمعراج
December 2 National Day Yawm al watani اليوم الوطني
Ramadan 29/30 Shawwal 1 End of Ramadan Eid-ul-Fitr عيد الفطر
Dress
Main article: Clothing in the UAE
Many Emirati men and women prefer traditional Emirati clothes, such as the kandura and abaya, an ankle-length white shirt woven from wool or cotton. Many local women wear an abaya (black over-garment) and a headscarf.[39]
Traditional clothing is designed for comfort in high temperatures and to keep with the Islamic religious beliefs in the country. Clothing that cover more parts of the body from the sunlight is preferred.[42][43]
Food
Main article: Emirati cuisine
The Emirati diet is a mixture of a Bedouin diet (meat and camel milk), a fishermen's diet (fish), and a farmer's diet (dates). These foods, along with key spices, such as cinnamon, saffron, and turmeric, form the basis of both historical and modern Emirati cuisine.[45]
Vegetables that are easy to grow, such as cucumbers and tomatoes, are featured prominently in the diet. Dried lemons, called loomi, are grown locally and used in numerous dishes. Mangos are also grown in the northern emirates. Meats traditionally used include chicken or small fowl, such as Houbara bustards, and goats. Since camels are highly prized for milk and as a means of transportation, camel meat is normally reserved for special occasions.