Which bakhoor is best? And what bakhoor is used in Makkah?
Bakhoor is Arabic Incense. Often one of the key ingredients of bakhoor is Oud, also known as Agarwood. Oud is an exorbitantly expense plush wood and it is the distinct...
All About Bakhoor
Does the burner you choose for your Bakhoor make a difference?
For those new to using and buying Arabic Oud Bakhoor Incense, this blog discusses what the different ways are to burn Arabic Bakhoor Incense and how the way you choose to...
The Enveloping Scent of Smokeless Bakhoor - By Ítalo Pereira
Blog written by - Ítalo Pereira, Writer* In a previous article, I discussed the different forms of body perfume used by people in the Arab culture, one of which is...
The Middle East Through Bakhoor
Fragrances are valued and celebrated devoutly in the Arabic culture. From burning bakhoor at homes, markets and religious places, it is an odyssey of the deep-rooted culture of the Middle...
Burning Bakhoor while Preparing For Prayer
Prayer is a way of connecting with God, a higher being, or the Universe- wherever your belief lies. In Islam, prayer is often called namaaz or salah and is one...
Oud Bakhoor v/s Yemeni Bakhoor! Whats the Difference?
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Oud, attar, bakhoor are often used interchangeably and confused with each other. For clarity on the differences read What is Oud? & What...
Why Bakhoor makes a great Ramadan gift?
Wondering what to gift for Ramadan or Eid this year? During the month of Ramadan, it is very common to send Hadiya, also known as a gift, to family and...
Why is Yemeni Bakhoor Special?
Arabs are known world over for being large consumers of all types of fragrances. Attars (concentrated perfume oil) and bakhoor (incense) being amongst the most popular types of fragrances consumed....
What is Bakhoor?
Bakhoor is the Arabic word for incense. Often, Bakhoor is made with Oud (wood and oil from the Agarwood tree) and combined with many other ingredients. Traditionally bakhoor was made...