PHDuring Ramadan, communities in Iraq have a traditional game called Al-Muhaibis. It is usually played after the evening Tarawih prayers.
Two teams sit opposite each other while one team secretly hides a small ring or object in someone's hand. Members of the opposing team must use observation and intuition to figure out who has it.
The game tests insight, memory, and the ability to read other players. Beyond competition, it creates a social gathering where families and communities spend time together. UNESCO inscribed Al-Muhaibis on its Representative List in 2025.
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Two teams sit opposite each other while one team secretly hides a small ring or object in someone's hand. Members of the opposing team must use observation and intuition to figure out who has it.
The game tests insight, memory, and the ability to read other players. Beyond competition, it creates a social gathering where families and communities spend time together. UNESCO inscribed Al-Muhaibis on its Representative List in 2025.
© UNESCO