![]() ![]() One Western cultural phenomenon that reached the Arab region was Valentine’s Day or as it is called in Arabic, Love Day.Īlthough the origins of Valentine’s Day date back to A.D. A sense of modernity appeared in the aftermath of World War II. Many remain popular today, inspiring contemporary poets, singers, artists, and musicians.Īntarah ibn Shaddad Al-Absi and Abla (sixth century), Qays ibn Al-Mulawwah and Leyla (seventh century), Kuthayyir ibn ‘Abd Al-Raḥman and ‘Azza (eighth century), and Ibn Zaydun and Princess Wallada (11th century) are examples of the numerous pairings from romantic Arabic verse.Īrabic poetry has steadily evolved through the centuries and developed new forms and themes under the influence of Western literature, partly as a result of colonialism and globalization. The word for poet in Arabic is sha’er, which means the feeler or the one who feels, and from the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula to the Andalusian aristocratic gardens, classical Arabic poetry is filled with ancient love tales. The language of love has been an integral theme of Arab poetry.įrom before Islam, poets have inked expressions of love, affection and passion into their verses. ![]()
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