Saudi - Al Aardhah 1

This dance is called 'Al Aardhah Al Najdyaah'. 'Al Aardhah' means 'the dance' and 'Al Najdyah' refers to the area of KSA called Najd which includes Riyadh and its suburbs, where King Abdulaziz the father of the Saudi Kings was born and started the unification of his Kingdom. So, in the old days when there were lots of wars led by the founder of the Kingdom and this dance was usually performed after winning a war. They usually sing "Nehmadallh Jat Aala Ma Netmanna" which means "We are grateful to Allah that we have won such a war". After the wars ceased it became a Saudi traditional dance to be performed on occasions such as National Day and at large culture festivals such as Jenadyriah. The King will also participate in such dance as his father used to.

The drums, tassels, swords, the outfits, and all relevant decorations are derived from the old days.

(Thank you Omar for the information)

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Saudi
• Riyadh
• Al Aardhah
• Al Najdyaah
• Saudi Arabia
• Riyadh Province

[SalafeeSpot]

Isn't the daft drum only for women?

[TheCaroVan]

@SalafeeSpot Salam and thanks for your comment. The daf can be played by either men and women. Maybe you're thinking of the Iranian dayereh which is often, but not exclusively, played by a female percussionist.

[bedabanks]

are those real swords?

[TheCaroVan]

@bedabanks Yes they are.

[TheCaroVan]

Afwan. You're most welcome.

[shovel20]

Wow this is amazing!

Respect

[rayoorayoo]

@bibtom1 What do you mean by fake Arabs?

[classicalguitar85]

Heard a nasty hadith about the najd, but go najdis go najdis, dance it najdis just get some ladies in there too sick of all you men only dance groups.

[salshalash]

@datzfast this video is not about your culture. and this maybe repulsive to yourself not your culture.

[bibtom1]

saudi arabia is pride of jazeera tul arab they are real arabs and real arab culture, they are not like lebnese or syrianor north africa who are fake arabs

[karloalberti]

Was in Jeddah and Daman and was very impressed by the warm and beauty of the saudi people, hope one day is more open for more visitors.

[kurd4lif3]

@SalafeeSpot nothing is for women in saudi arabia

[LoneWolfAnimations]

@datzfast ur culture doesnt sound like much fun. =( i like to dance

[MaumMash]

@datzfast well maybe in your culture men may prefer tight skinny jeans to expose their body & attract more women, in your culture thing as homosexuality occurs whereas here its does not.... maybe men in your culture look out each other for lust... here they are having simple fun altogether..... if your culture has fault in it dont point your fingers at others..... now try to respect cultures & traditions..

[MODKOOOOLLY]

@datzfast we understand the diffrence between us,but do you? this is "Al Aardhah" means the dance of the war but unless your culuter couldn't preduce one word for this and you think the word DANCE can do the job so your mind take you to your night live where someone else can ask your wife to dance and of course you wouldn't find it gay cuz he is a man and she is a lady hhhhhhhh and you come now to us and say guys why you wear this ? you look guy !! lol I really feel sorry for ppl like u. F U!