AUDIO, PHOTOS: Muslim Student Association Event Showcases Beautiful Art of Henna
Student Life
By MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
Muslim Student Association: The members of MSA hold a henna drive for the students of UT Tyler. Photo By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
The Muslim Student Association held a henna drive on Oct. 25 to raise money.
The money will help pay for more events MSA will be holding, and will go to the local mosques as donations to be sent to different countries in need, such as Pakistan where major flooding has occurred.
At the henna drive, designs were priced between $5 and $15. Students were given choices that were pre-picked or they could bring designs they wanted to be done.
Students also chose if they wanted one hand or both hands designed with henna. They were also able to have designs put on their palms too.
MSA Designs: Two-hand design choice with foliage and jewelry-like art. Photo By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
CULTURE BEHIND HENNA
Gopi Henna: The is a henna brand by a social media artist, Gopi Henna, and was used to make the designs at the henna drive. Photo By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
Henna holds many cultural aspects from religious to celebratory.
Islamic and Arabic cultures have deep connections to henna from ancient traditions. In Arabic culture, people would dye their hair using it showing status, namely kings, pharaohs and their spouses.
In Islamic history and culture, Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Fatima, used henna to draw on part of her hands and palms.
Henna is also used during important events and holidays such as weddings, births, Ramadan, and both Eids.
Henna also had other historical values and uses.
It was often used for medical purposes such as o treat open wounds and headaches. Later on, its use began to go toward special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and holidays.
Henna was also oftentimes used to safely dye hair, paint nails and dye silks, fabrics and leather.
PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS
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LISTEN
Student Hayley Jasper’s thoughts on henna.
Audio By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
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Henna Design: Leaf chain henna art. Photo By: MARIA ISLAM/Staff Writer
Mahnoor Shaikh said, “Henna’s something that we do on religious holidays like Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha, so it’s an opportunity for all women of different generations to come together before our celebrations and bond!”
First Henna Drive Customer: $5 foliage design. Photo By: MARIA ISLAM/ Staff Writer
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