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  Saying “dastur” before pouring hot water or urinating outdoors warns jinn to leave and prevents their anger

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  Ghouls (ghul) and jinn are believed to inhabit cemeteries and deserted places, with various rituals to avoid offending or encountering them

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  The legend of Umm Al-Saaf and Al-Leil (the witch in the palm trees) is used to scare children from wandering outside, especially during windy weather

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  Tales like Humar Al-Qaylah (Midday Donkey) warn children against going out at noon, believed to harm those it encounters

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  Pinching the bride before the wedding is thought to bring good luck and ward off bad spells

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  Owls are seen as bad omens, and their hooting is believed to foretell misfortune or death

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  Entering a place with the right foot brings blessings and good luck; entering with the left is reserved for toilets

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  Opening and closing scissors without cutting anything is thought to bring bad luck

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  An upside-down shoe or slipper brings discomfort and is believed to be disrespectful or unlucky

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  Spilling coffee is considered a sign of good luck