Customs and traditions of the Sultanate of Oman and their reflection in Jokha Alharthi's “Celestial Bodies”

Jokha Alharthi's novel 'Celestial Bodies' offers a unique ethnographic perspective on the customs and traditions of Oman, revealing that rural areas preserve a traditional structure blending Islamic and African practices. The study highlights a generational shift due to urbanization and technological advancement, leading to a crisis in the senior generation's mentality. Alharthi, as a professor at Sultan Qaboos University, demonstrates how the younger generation, supported by their families, is breaking away from blind adherence to ancestral customs and embracing independent decision-making. The research uses historical and systemic analysis to compare life in rural al-Awafi and urban Muscat, exploring themes of happiness, loneliness, and the impact of modernization on Omani society.

Vlasova, Y. (2021). Customs and traditions of the Sultanate of Oman and their reflection in Jokha Alharthi’s “Celestial Bodies”. Филология: Научные Исследования, (11), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2021.11.36929