#QTip: What do the different colors and patterns of the Ghitra mean?

What do the different colors and patterns of the Ghitra mean? In this week's #QTips episode, we're talking about the colors of the headdress worn by Qatari men - the Ghitra!

It's also known as the Shemagh and Keffiyeh.

Some people associate the different ghitra patterns with tribes, that's actually just a myth. There's no pattern that belongs to a specific tribe like how different 'houses' in Scotland have their own kilt patterns.

Officially, the only colors worn by arab men is White, White on White, Red and White (Common in GCC as well as Jordan and Iraq), Black and White (most common in Palestine), and Green and White (historically worn in Iraq).

If you're interested in learning different ways of wearing the Ghitra, check out our other QTip!

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Filmed and edited by Timothy J. Carr
Created by Khalifa Al Haroon “Mr. Q”

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We had to repost and lose all the views and posts because the editing team made a mistake. Sorry about that !
The Ghitra is also known as the Shemagh and Keffiyeh.

Some people associate the different ghitra patterns with tribes, that's actually just a myth. There's no pattern that belongs to a specific tribe like how different 'houses' in Scotland have their own kilt patterns.

Officially, the only colors worn by arab men is White, White on White, Red and White (Common in GCC as well as Jordan and Iraq), Black and White (most common in Palestine), and Green and White (historically worn in Iraq).

If you're interested in learning different ways of wearing the Ghitra, check out our other QTip!

[pablodiez]

I am moving to Doha with my family and your videos are a MUST for us. Thank you really much for bringing us closer to our new culture, people, traditions.... Please increase the frequency of your valuable teaching.

[syedahmedgillani]

I was born in jeddah in 2000.
and since i was a child i use to think what would different Ghitra colors actually mean...but today i got to know about it through you... JazakAllah brother the video was so interesting ❤❤❤❤

[alemaocingapura]

Since I moved into Qatar I learned so much from your channel . Increase the frequency pleeeeaaaasssse

[mohammadanas]

Please make a video on HOW RELIGIOUS IS QATAR?

[ee-tpqu]

Mr Q represent the fun! ✌🏻 When I am 18 I want to travel to Qatar! Please make more videos about the ghutra

[anusharas]

your cartoon references tells me that you are truely a man of culture Habibi

[covidious]

I like your videos and editing you just got a new subscriber!

[MichaelSuarez-yqwt]

Thank you for clarification, oh fabulous one! Shukran!

[fiery.mercaba]

"3:20" -- The black & white one was often worn by Yassir Arafat & now by the Palestinians in general, Mr. Q - iLoveQatar.net?
And since you note in your notes about the green & white shemagh/ghitra/keffiyeh being traditionally of Iraq, & considering green is said to be the symbolic color of Islam due to it having reportedly been Mohammad's favorite color, was that color mix for the checkered patterns of this traditional Islamic headgear the original?
Also, is the naming in Arabic of the speckled or checkered pattern related to "hail, " as in "ice pieces that rain down in hailstorms"? Do any of the names for the headgear speak of the association between "speckled" or "spotted" & a shower of hail?
Thanks if you see this post of mine & its questions (who knows these days with YouTube & its censorship), & can answer the questions, & answer them accurately, thank you.

[ghafranhaque]

Oh no! So i have to post my comment again! Men in thobes and ghitras look AMAZING 😆 !

[DocJunChannel]

Happy viewer and supporter here po sir idol

[OzzyMariam]

Can we get an in-depth explanation of Abayas too. We want to get woke.

[tipchuthawetchakhongkitiko]

I love this informative video but just one feedback, I think you should tone down with inserting video reaction when you make a point. Some of them are good but most of them are a bit distracting.

[ZeroCGR]

So are keffiyah and ghutra diffrent things?

[scottsterling]

Such a shame you didn't talk about the white floral one

[RooibaardBoerseun]

I have a question please?
First of all, thank you for the informative video It’s much appreciated.

I have taken it upon myself to learn more about different cultures and beliefs and encourage everyone to be more open to educate themselves on how others do things, what they believe in and also how they practice.


You mentioned the one you wear in summer is made from silk.
I Dont mean to draw my own conclusions so forgive me if I assume that you follow Islam merely because you mentioned Qatar 🇶🇦 and Islam is the official religion.

My question is
Correct me if I’m wrong but is it not haram for men to wear silk (and gold) in Islam?

[basedsketch]

Is the pattern a sort of heraldry if you will or like you said makers mark so to speak

[Bigbustarhymes]

I’m a syrian and we barely wear keffiyeh in Syria and we wear a black and white thing everywhere but the more eastern u guy like homs or ar raqqah u will see agals

[mhndy_]

Assalamu Alaikum Mr Q/Khalifa.
Where do you buy that Gucci Ghitra?