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    Troops Explore Qatar Traditions During 'Arabian Nights' [Image 3 of 4]

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    A woman wearing a black niqab and abaya is applying henna (mehndi) to the leg of a young woman wearing glasses, a gray sweatshirt, and a plaid skirt. The scene appears to take place at a cultural event or fair, with a white table nearby holding supplies and a water bottle. A second henna artist and customer are visible in the background.

    AS SALIYAH, QATAR

    04.05.2009

    Photo by Dustin Senger 

    Area Support Group - Qatar

    A Qatari woman applies Henna designs on U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Bonet, from Metuchen, N.J., during a two-day event submerging service members in Gulf Arab culture at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, April 5. Henna is a reddish dye made from the leaves of the Henna shrub. United Service Organization Qatar and U.S. Army Central Area Support Group Qatar offered several opportunities to explore local entertainment and customs found outside the confinements of the U.S. military installation in Qatar.

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    Date Taken: 04.05.2009
    Date Posted: 04.06.2009 10:20
    Photo ID: 163069
    VIRIN: 090405-A-9466S-102
    Resolution: 2859x1899
    Size: 2.3 MB
    Location: AS SALIYAH, QA
    Web Views: 323
    Downloads: 8

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    A group of four people posing together at what appears to be a nighttime outdoor event. Two men in the center are wearing white thobes and red-and-white keffiyehs, flanked by two women in black abayas. The group appears to be in a celebratory or social gathering mood, smiling and posing for the photo.
    Two young men wearing traditional Arab dress (keffiyeh and thobe) are standing together at night. The man on the right is holding a hooded falcon on a gloved hand, suggesting a falconry demonstration or cultural experience. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening event with lights visible in the background.
    A woman wearing a black niqab and abaya is applying henna (mehndi) to the leg of a young woman wearing glasses, a gray sweatshirt, and a plaid skirt. The scene appears to take place at a cultural event or fair, with a white table nearby holding supplies and a water bottle. A second henna artist and customer are visible in the background.
    A woman wearing a black hijab with red floral embroidery and an ornate red and gold garment is applying henna (mehndi) to the ankle/foot of another woman seated beside her. The recipient is wearing a purple Old Navy t-shirt and jeans, and is smiling warmly while watching the process. The setting appears to be an informal indoor gathering space with decorative textiles in the background.

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