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Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

Harees, a cherished traditional dish made from wheat grains, meat, and ghee, is frequently enjoyed for breakfast and dinner. It is customarily served on large plates, with several individuals gathering around to share, consuming the dish with their thumb and forefinger.
Particularly during Ramadan, banquets are often incomplete without Harees, serving as a gesture of honor towards guests and prevalent at various social functions. In the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, serving Harees is considered a hallmark of hospitality and generosity.
The practice of preparing and sharing Harees is informally passed down through generations, fostering social connections and reinforcing cultural ties among communities.
Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices was inscribed in 2023 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
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Harees dish: Know-How, Skills and Practices

Date of Inscription

2023

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