What is ritual of hammam?

Hammam is a traditional Islamic steam bath ritual that has been practiced for centuries in Middle Eastern and North African countries. It is a social and cultural ritual that serves as a cleansing and purification ritual for the body and soul.

The hammam ritual starts with the bather undressing and entering a steam room or heated bathhouse. The body is exfoliated using a special glove or a brush made of animal hair. This process opens up the pores, clears the skin of impurities and removes dead skin cells.

The second phase involves the application of soap, either black or white, all over the body. This soap is used to cleanse the body of toxins, and it is rinsed off using buckets of water. The bather may also opt for a massage during this phase, which helps to ease the muscles and relax the body.

The final step is a short visit to a cooling room, where the bather sits to cool down and sip traditional hot tea. The hammam ritual leaves the bather feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed. It is an essential part of the local culture and community and has been passed down through generations.