BEDOUIN PROJECT
BY: ALLY WINTERMAN, MARA PACITTI, AND
SHANNA FASANO
Where the Bedouins live today
Saudi Arabia
Algeria
Bahrain
Djibouti
Egypt
Iraq
Social Classes
One class is known as the “true” Bedouin and they live
as nomadic shepherds.
The other group has embraced farming and is known
as the fellahin. They live a more settled life on the edge
of the desert.
Bedouins life style
They have harsh existence.
They live as nomads you have no permanent home.
They live in portable black tents from goat hair.
Dairy if the main food source and comes from camels and goats.
Most meals consist of a bowl of milk, yogurt, or rice covered with
ghee. Ghee is a type of butter made from the milk of the goats.
Meat is only served on special occasions.
Their clothes are close fitting and light weight and cover their
entire body except their hands, feet, and face.
Religious Beliefs
They are Malikite Muslims
Islam is based on the teachings of the prophet,
Mohammed.
They aren’t allowed to marry inside their own group.
Inheritances are passed down through the males.
How many Bedouins there are
in the world today.
There is a total of 4,200 Bedouins alive today.
Egypt1,4002.0%
Israel1702.3%
Jordan74013.0%
Kuwait2509.0%
Palestine200.5%
Qatar10012.0%
Saudi Arabia1,0004.0%
Syria800.4%
U.A.E.4509.5%
TOTAL *)4,200
Bedouin Clothing
Bedouin Tent
Bedouin Food
Bedouin Bread
This is an ancient recipe, dating back through the millennia.
1 ounce fresh yeast cake1 tablespoon honey1 1/4 cups tepid
water3 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt
Dissolve yeast and honey in tepid water. Sift in the flour
and salt.
Mix well and knead lightly on a floured board. Cut dough
into 8 pieces and shape into rounds.
Roll or flatten with your hands until 5 inches across and
1/4 inch thick.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet, cover with a clean
towel and let rise in a warm place for an hour or
two.Preheat oven to 500°F.
Let rise to thickness of 1/2 or 3/4 inch. Bake in pre-heated
References
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