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| Picture Collage (Socotra Archipelago) |
Thesis: Yemen is a country with and unique and interesting culture. Some of its peculiarities are: religion, customs and World Heritage Sites.
I. Yemeni Religion
A. Religion Demography
1. Islam’s percentage
2. Jews population
3. Christian community
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| Jewish Community in Yemen |
B. Status of Religion Freedom
1. Government role
2. Abuses of Religion Freedom
C. Societal Abuses and Discrimination
II. Yemeni Customs
A. Fasting during Ramadan
1. Effects of Yemen’s Ramadan in daily life
A. Traditional Dances
1. The zubayr
2. The bara’
3. The lu’bah
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| The Bara' Dance |
III. Yemen’s World Heritage Sites
A. Historic Town of Zabid
1. Historical description
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| Historic Town of Zabid |
B. Old City of Sana’a
1. Protection and management requirements
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| Old City of Sana'a |
C. Old Walled City of Shibam
1. Principals characteristics of the city
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| Old Walled City of Shibam |
D. Socotra archipelago
1. Location
2. Values
3. Integrity
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| Socotra Archipelago |
Conclusion: Yemen has a rich culture. Its customs and World Heritage Sites deserve being admired. Everyone should appreciate and help this fabulous country.
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