Arabic calligraphy is practised in Palestine
Role: Among the sixteen states that nominated it; inscribed by UNESCO in 2021
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices (Representative List, 2021) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: Submitting states: the State of Palestine among sixteen
Evidence version: unesco-ich-arabic-calligraphy:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Arabic kohl is practised in Palestine
Role: Among the nine states that nominated it; inscribed by UNESCO in 2025
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Arabic Kohl (Representative List, 2025) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: Submitting states: the State of Palestine among nine
Evidence version: unesco-ich-arabic-kohl:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Dabkeh is practised in Palestine
Role: Danced across Palestine, at festivals and celebrations; inscribed by UNESCO in 2023
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Dabkeh, traditional dance in Palestine (Representative List, 2023) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: “Dabkeh is a popular group dance in Palestine that is accompanied by traditional wind instruments and popular singing.”
Evidence version: unesco-ich-dabkeh:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
The date palm: its knowledge, skills and customs is practised in Palestine
Role: Among the fifteen states that nominated it; inscribed by UNESCO in 2022
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices (Representative List, 2022) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: Submitting states: the State of Palestine among fifteen
Evidence version: unesco-ich-date-palm:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Henna is practised in Palestine
Role: Among the sixteen states that nominated it; inscribed by UNESCO in 2024
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Henna: rituals, aesthetic and social practices (Representative List, 2024) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: Submitting states: the State of Palestine among sixteen
Evidence version: unesco-ich-henna:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Maqluba is practised in Palestine
Role: Very popular across Palestine
Attributed to WAFA, Palestinian National Information Center.
Inspect 1 evidence reference الأكلات الشعبية (Popular foods) ↗
WAFA, the Palestinian News and Info Agency (its National Information Center) · supports · section: المقلوبة من الأكلات الشعبية المشهورة جداً في فلسطين
Evidence version: wafa-popular-foods:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Engraving on metals: gold, silver and copper is practised in Palestine
Role: Among the ten states that nominated it; inscribed by UNESCO in 2023
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Arts, skills and practices associated with engraving on metals (gold, silver and copper) (Representative List, 2023) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: Submitting states: the State of Palestine among ten
Evidence version: unesco-ich-metal-engraving:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Nabulsi soap making is practised in Palestine
Role: Made across Palestine, by families, workshops and factories; inscribed by UNESCO in 2024
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Tradition of Nabulsi soap making in Palestine (Representative List, 2024) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: “Nabulsi is a hand-crafted soap made in Palestine made from three natural, local ingredients: olive oil, water and lye.”
Evidence version: unesco-ich-nabulsi-soap:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) is practised in Palestine
Role: Today across Palestine and among the diaspora
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge and rituals (Representative List, 2021) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: “Originally made and worn in rural areas, the practice is now common in all of Palestine and among members of the diaspora.”
Evidence version: unesco-ich-palestinian-embroidery:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
The Palestinian Hikaye is practised in Palestine
Role: Told by women across Palestine, in the dialects of village and town
Attributed to UNESCO.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Palestinian Hikaye (Representative List, 2008) ↗
UNESCO · supports · section: “The Palestinian Hikaye is a narratiave expression practised by women.”
Evidence version: unesco-ich-palestinian-hikaye:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
The taqiyya, a woman’s headdress is practised in Palestine
Role: Worn across Palestine, its shape and name changing from region to region
Attributed to Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Palestine (Virtual Museum).
Inspect 1 evidence reference Women’s Hat (Taqiyya) ↗
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Palestine · supports · section: “This type of headscarf was used by women in Palestine during the Ottoman and British Mandate periods, up until the mid-20th century.”
Evidence version: mota-vm-womens-hat-taqiyya:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
‘Ābā is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q33534737 P17 Q219060
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
‘Abasān al Jadīdah is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q33534361 P17 Q219060
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Abil al-Qamh is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q2905302 P31 Q12232785
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Acre Subdistrict is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q13575762 P31 Q15665395
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
‘Akkābah is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q33534389 P17 Q219060
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Al Baqa is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q17510304 P17 Q219060
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Al-Birwa is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q2914542 P31 Q12232785
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Al-Burayj is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q4702310 P31 Q12232785
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.
Al-Buwayziyya is within Palestine
Attributed to Wikidata.
Inspect 1 evidence reference Wikidata: the places of Palestine, queried 27 September 2026 ↗
Wikidata · supports · catalog: Q4702320 P31 Q12232785
Evidence version: wikidata-palestine-places:v1 References show the basis of this connection; their count is not a measure of independent corroboration.