source_url: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-02111
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# Arabic coffee
**Arabic coffee, a symbol of generosity**
Arabic coffee highlights an important aspect of generosity in Arab societies and the associated traditions of hospitality. Serving and drinking Arabic coffee is a daily ritual for communities, groups and individuals. The practice occurs at significant events including weddings and tribal gatherings, and is used in reconciliation and conflict resolution. It involves specific rituals and rules of etiquette that are passed down informally from one generation to the next, such as serving elders and guests first, using the right hand for pouring, and shaking one's cup to signal that one has finished. Beyond domestic contexts, Arabic coffee symbolises generosity, hospitality and respect in official settings, and functions as a call for peace and dialogue within and across countries. It was first inscribed in 2015 and extended in 2024 when Jordan joined.
## Key facts
- UNESCO inscription: 2024 (Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity)
- Inscription history: Originally inscribed 2015 by UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar; the 2024 entry is an extension that added Jordan.
- Shared inscription with: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
- Also known / searched as: arabic coffee, qahwa, gahwa, kahwa, dallah, coffee pot, finjan, hospitality coffee
Source: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/arabic-coffee-a-symbol-of-generosity-02111