About Libya's folk customs, taboos and so on.

Characteristics of social and cultural environment in Libya

nation

Arabs account for 87%, in addition to about 80 thousand Berbers and a few Jews. Islam is the state religion, and 95% of the residents are Muslims and believe in Islam.

language

Arabic is the official language, and some Libyans speak English and Italian.

religion

95% of the residents believe in Islam

custom

Influenced by Islamic thought, folk customs are conservative, especially avoiding talking to women alone. In addition to general contraband, it is forbidden to bring alcohol and pork into the country. Social class consciousness is not strong, shaking hands when meeting regardless of class is a courtesy. With high political sensitivity, you must be cautious when going to Libya and avoid talking about politics with strangers. Correspondence with official institutions must be in Arabic. Arrange the meeting in Libya as soon as possible and arrive on time. But Libyans use their time flexibly, and they don't stick to the timetable. Libyan cuisine combines Arab and Mediterranean cooking styles and is deeply influenced by Italian cuisine.

Education, medical care and people's life

Education in Libya is free. /kloc-the number of years of education of people over 0/5 years old, accounting for 82.6% of the total population, with an average of 10 years for women and 8 years for men. The total number of teachers in schools of all levels and types is 162600. The number of students in various vocational training centers is 13 15000. There are 73 teachers' colleges with 1. 1.4 million students. There are 15 institutions of higher learning in China. Mainly: Fatah University in Tripoli, Nasser University, Brega Star University, Baida Omar? 6? 1 Likhtar University, Hanghuen Institute of Electricity, Beni? 6? 1 Baird Institute of Electronics, Braque Institute of Technology, Canadian Institute of Physical Education.

Libya is a typical Arab country. Its main festivals are as follows:

65438 A.H.+ 1 October is a.h. New Year;

Ashura Festival is 65438a.h.+10 in10;

12 March 1 day is the birthday of Muhammad, the founder of Islam;

September is Ramadan;

Eid al-Fitr fell from 10 to 1 3.

Eid al-Adha was reduced from 65438+February 9th to 1 1.

March 28th of Gregorian calendar is the anniversary of British retreat;

June of Gregorian calendar 1 1 is the anniversary of the withdrawal of American troops;

July 23rd of Gregorian calendar is July Revolution Day;

Gregorian calendar September 1 is "Nine? 6? 1 1 "Revolution Festival.

Every Friday and Saturday is a public holiday.