An event, organized by Dar Al-Hekma University on Hejazi culture and heritage, has been a grand success.
“The Hejazi Heritage” was held by Heritage of the Hejaz course in the General Education Department taught by Chaman Rahim, in collaboration with the Student Development.
Twenty-seven students were involved in the research and execution of the event. The women were divided into seven groups — festivals (including Hejazi weddings), architecture, monuments, traders (from the days of Khadija bint Khuwaylid until present), cuisines, herbs and games.
The event was part of the students’ practical work and a judging panel allotted marks based on how closely the girls had studied the culture and heritage of Hejaz. Judges included, Raija Pini Kemppanain, Ayisha Ali, Sarah Swaik and Karen Palmer.
Prof. Julie Olson from the fashion department, at the Portrait Sketch booth attracted a large number of women who wished to be portrayed in Hejazi outfits belonging to different tribes, such as Yam, Hudheyl and Roshaidah.
Every minute detail was taken care of in an effort to recreate an ambiance reminiscent of the Hejazi era.
Women from all walks of life and from different parts of the city, notably Wajanat from "Tash ma Tash," Hatoon Kadi from MIS and Lina Ali Nazera recited poems and narrated Hejazi stories.
There were carom competitions in which both students and their mothers took part. A variety of Hejazi food and snacks was on offer. Traditional recipe cookbooks and calendars prepared by students were also on sale.
Chaman said students enjoy such activities and that working on such projects helps them conduct research, boosts team spirit and portrays the outcome of their hard work in the exhibition.
She said such events also foster creativity and the ability to analyze and help students gain confidence and serve the community by imparting their acquired knowledge.
All proceeds from the event benefited the Dar Al-Hekma Scholarship Fund.
Dar Al-Hekma recreates the Hejazi era
