What is Nabati poetry?
Nabati poetry is the vernacular poetic tradition of the Arabian Peninsula, composed in local dialect and often performed aloud, distinct from classical Arabic poetry.
Nabati poetry
Nabati poetry is the vernacular poetic tradition of the Arabian Peninsula. It is composed in local dialect rather than classical Arabic and deals with themes of love, honour, tribal history and wisdom.
Today
It remains highly popular, with televised competitions such as the Million's Poet attracting large audiences across the Gulf.
References
- Nabati poetry