Juha and the Smell of the Kabsa: Hijazi Arabian Folktale
In the bustling coastal cities of the Hijaz, where the Red Sea breeze carries the scents of spice markets, fishermen’s nets, and simmering pots, lived Juha, the timeless trickster of Arab folklore. He was known throughout the region for his cleverness, his humor, and his constant struggle with poverty, which he bore with remarkable cheerfulness. Juha’s home was a small,
