Ramadan; Islam; Fasts and feasts -- Islam; Islam -- Customs and practices; Cookies; Implements, utensils, etc.
Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are two important holidays to the Muslim faith. Celebrated according to the Islamic calendar, Ramadan and "Eid," as many call it, are normally held during the winter months. Ramadan celebrates the anniversary of...
Islam; Islamic learning and scholarship; Muslim students; Muslims -- Customs and practices; Koran
In the past, (mostly) boys learned to recite parts of the Qu'ran, the Muslim Holy book, in Qu'ranic schools. Muslims believe that God or Allah revealed this book to the prophet Mohammed. A Qu'ran board like this one was used to teach young boys...
Headgear; Ghana; Ghana--Social life and customs; Togo--Social life and customs; Helmets; 1960s
Helmets like this one, called ipiedza, are worn by hunters and warriors among peoples of northern Ghana and Togo in Western Africa during festivals associated with hunting and war. The cow horns represent the large animal's power and strength. Used...
