Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

The village is only a collection of huts surrounded by thorn fences. The fences protect families and their animals from nocturnal prowlers. But this evening, there is no thought of prowlers, for the villagers are celebrating a wedding! The flute is playing to the beat of the drum and the tambourine. Men dance in rhythmic steps together, while women twirl and clap. The bride is led to the bridegroom, and then they enter the hut that he has prepared for her. The beat of the music continues into the night. Ethnic music, cultural dancing, and local instruments are a meaningful part of North African desert cultures. Pray for these communities to turn their eyes to God and praise Him with the tambourine and dance. Pray for them to praise Him for His mighty deeds and for His excellent greatness. “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!” (Psalm 150:6 ESV).