Culture and Religion

In today’s digital world, finding ways to preserve stories beyond oral history tradition is essential. However, the written words as a way to record and pass down traditions to future generations have been neglected. As a...

As we navigate through the bustling streets of Juba and other cities in South Sudan, we often find ourselves immersed in socio-cultural events that spark lively debates, which frequently revolve around comparing the past and present...

Commemorated every year in July, Nubian Heritage Month was launched in 2018 by a large network of social media users, institutions and initiatives dedicated to Nubian heritage conservation and revival. In addition, World Nubian Day is...

In a reflection of cultural richness and communal spirit, the traditions of Oman’s Drana and Sudan’s Kham Al Ramad converge in these days preceding the holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to begin around 11 March 2024....

Death is natural and a part of the lives of all living things. In Muslim countries such as Sudan, people believe that life and death are given by God.  Attending funerals or aazaa is a common...

Mahatma Gandhi, contrary to expectations, was not just a non-violent maestro who orchestrated a movement. It was Gandhi who propounded almost single handedly the entire spectrum of non-violent agitations observed throughout the world today. Thus the...

‘The Beja language is spoken in the eastern part of the Sudan by some 1,100,000 Muslim people, according to the 1998 census. It belongs to the Cushitic family of the Afro-Asiatic genetic stock. It is the...

Since the revolution, conservative Sudan has undergone remarkable changes, marked by a series of changes that have affected its social structure. This evolution reflects the nation’s ongoing dialogue between preserving its heritage and embracing a new...