Yemen

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Holidays in Yemen

Situated on the Arabian Peninsula in Southwest Asia, Yemen is a Middle Eastern country comprised of the formerly separate republics of North and South Yemen.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Wedding Customs Of The Muslim World: Yemen

Wedding customs throughout the Islamic world are fascinating. To present this diversity in wedding habits, we are presenting this series on some Muslim communities and their customs.

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Yemen

As of February 2004, Yemen is divided into twenty governorates (muhafazat) and one municipality called "Amanat Al-Asemah" (the latter containing the capital, Sana'a)