May and Gilan

May and Gilan (Arabic: مي و غيلان, romanized: May and Ghilân; also spelled Mai and Ghaylan[1]) is a legend, or hikâya, originating from Qatar. In Qatari folklore, the tale of May and Ghilân has been celebrated as a foundational narrative, often recounted through oral tradition. Ghilân, a prominent figure in Qatar's maritime history, is depicted by some as the progenitor of pearl fishing, the historical mainstay of Qatar's inhabitants.[2]

  1. ^ "Hazawy Episode 1: Mai and Ghaylan". Qatar Museums. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ Anie Montigny (2004). "La légende de May et Ghilân, mythe d'origine de la pêche des perles ?". Techniques & Culture (in French): 43–44. Retrieved 2 March 2018.