Just like the fans dreamed, Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup for Argentina. Last night in Qatar was the royal culmination of 36 years of earnest anticipation. Emir of Qatar dressed Lionel Messi in a dress to receive the World Cup, Bisht. The first memory of the 2022 World Cup will be the image of Messi holding the crown in a black suit with gold trim.
What is Bisht? What is special about the traditional Arab dress worn by Qatar Emir Tamim Bin Ahmed Al Thani?
A bisht is a long robe worn over a white long ‘taub’, the traditional dress of the Arabs. This dress made of gold threads is described as the wing of the Arabs. Arab rulers can be seen in the news wearing bisht for official functions and celebrations like Eid.
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This dress is worn by the civic leaders of the country such as governors, ministers, senior officials, political leaders, religious leaders and imams of mosques during Friday prayers. Bisht has been a sign of respect and recognition in Arabia for centuries. This is the dress that the Emir of Qatar wore the Messiah of football.
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Mustafa Baig, a lecturer in Islamic studies at the University of Exeter, says the bisht is a dress worn by royals and dignitaries. A dress only for the elite. The Emir of Qatar honored Messi by wearing a bisht on his shoulder. Mustafa Baig also points out that this means cultural welcome and cultural acceptance. He also says it is indicative of Qatar’s national dress, which is worn only on special occasions.
The Secretary General of the World Cup Organizing Committee in Qatar, Hassan Al Tawadi, also stated that wearing the Bisht Messi, which is worn in official ceremonies, is a sign of respect for him.
This World Cup was an opportunity to show the world what Muslim-Arab culture is all about. Tawadi says this is not just about Qatar, but the culture of the entire Arab world.
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