Articles on the topic "Mendi"

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, commending Qatar and Turkey’s diplomatic efforts to advance regional stability and peace in South Asia.

The tradition of decorating the body with temporary drawings according to scientists originated more than 5,000 years ago, long before the spread of henna. At that time, the Middle East used the fruit of the Lux tree as a dye. A henna painting for women in the Persian Gulf was routine, and the absence of drawings on the woman’s body indicated mourning or grief.