In most Arab countries, incense is burned in the form of scented chips or blocks called bakhoor . Incense is used on special occasions like weddings or on Fridays or generally to perfume the house. The bakhoor is usually burned in a mabkhara ( a traditional incense burner similar to the Somali dabqaad. It is customary in many Arab countries to pass bakhoor among the guests in the majlis ('congregation'). This is done as a gesture of hospitality.
Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood, gharuwood or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as oud is a fragrant, dark and resinouswood used in incense, perfume, and small hand carvings.
Het kost wel wat om de Goddelijke geur van het smeulende hout in huis te halen. Voor een klein doosje ben je al snel 200 euro kwijt. Dan heb je wel een heerlijke geur voor je gasten.
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