New Pearl Museum opens in RAK

 

There are many ancient myths about the pearl, but two local legends say she has two mothers. Showed from thoughts of one called Bint Al Matar which mean’s daughter of rain, and other one called Bint Al Qamar which mean also daughter of the Moon. As you know, RAK was known as the capital of the pearl trade for European travelers and sailors. The museum manager points to a replica of a document dated 1654, from the governor general in Batavia to the directors of the Dutch East India Company in the Netherlands. It asks the company to send "two energetic and experienced merchants" to Julfar, where "this jewel is being fished, to stay there from the first to the last catch". The centuries-old pearling industry collapsed in the Gulf in the early 1930s but the influence of the pearl lived on, as Emirati women are still being named after different types of local names for pearls. The museum, which is one of a kind in the region, opened two months ago. They used a protection diving gear; regardless they suffered from deafness and sickness. On the second floor there is the “Miracle of Arabia” which they are proud of sitting inside a red velvet throne.

First reflective statement

What is this course about?

This course, it’s about academic reading, writing and summarizing  skills. In addition I have learnt how to use blogger.  

What have I learnt so far?

I have learnt how to summarize paragraphs and  take out  the main word and  sentences.

 

What do I expect to get from this course?

I expect to improve my reading, writing and my English grammar skills to deliver the information in the best way.

 

What do I know about hedley?  

Mr. Hedley is our English teacher. He has worked in several countries before coming to the UAE. He taught us how to use  the blogger. He is funny and creates a good teaching environment. He has a history with wild life. He is married and he has a few children.

The Hajj

Hajj is a pillar of Islam, a ritual performed by Muslims during the 8^th day of Dhul Hijjah. All Muslims face the Ka’aba during their 5 times prayer every day. It was built by Abraham and his son Ishmail. Before Hajj, all Muslims attending the rituals must be vaccinated against several illnesses. Men have to clean themselves on their way to Mecca. They also have to wear a 2 piece robe while women should wear a long white robe but with their faces uncovered. It begins with Tawaf 7 times around Ka’aba. Then comes Sa’I which means going 7 times between the hills of Safa and Marwa. Then they travel to Mina and throw 7 pebbles at 3 statues at the Jamarat. Next day they have to travel to to Arafat. They head to Mecca again for the same. Mina comes next where they spend 3 days and pray. The last ritual is the farewell Tawaf in Mecca.

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