Jewish rituals mark important stages of life. They often mark a transition from one phase of life to another. Orthodox Jews tend not to celebrate Bat Mitzvahs as girls do not have the same ...

Evil eye, or "nazar," is a concept deeply rooted in many cultures. It represents negative energy directed towards an ...

Kazakhs traditionally measured human age through life cycles known as mushel zhas, each spanning 12 years. The beginning of a ...

On the seventh day after birth, the child's head is shaved. This is called Aqiqah and is performed as part of the naming ceremony. Many Muslims view Aqiqah as desirable, but some see it as compulsory.