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A khanjar [a] is a traditional dagger originating from the Sultanate of Oman, although it has since spread to the rest of the Middle East [b], South Asia [c] and the Balkans. [ d ] Worn by men for ceremonial occasions, it is a short curved blade shaped like the letter "J" and resembles a hook.
According to the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Khanjar – along with the two crossed swords – symbolize the historic weapons utilized by the people of Oman. [5] They are attached together by an embellished [waist belt with its Khanjar at the centre.] [ 2 ] The Khanjar itself is a national symbol of the sultanate, and is still worn ...
Ottoman Kindjal. Khanjali (Georgian: ხანჯალი) also known as a kindjal, is a double-edged dagger used since antiquity in the Caucasus. [1] [2] The shape of the weapon is similar to that of the ancient Roman gladius, the Scottish dirk and the ancient Greek xiphos.
Until 1970, Oman used the plain red banner of the indigenous people. In 1970, the Sultan introduced a new national flag and set of ensigns. The simple red flag of Muscat and Oman was modified by addition of the white and green bands to the fly, and the national emblem, the badge of the al-Busaidi dynasty, was placed in the canton.
In Pakistan, two distinct communities go by the name Kanjari.Over the centuries they became associated with the profession of peripatetic craftsmen and entertainers, best known for the terracotta toys they produce.
The khanjar is a ceremonial curved dagger worn during formal occasions, often described as "an important symbol of male elegance". The national dress for Omani women includes a dress worn over trousers ( sirwal ) and a headdress ( lihaf ).
The Moplah sword or Sumraal Khanjar is a sword used by the Malabar Muslim population in the Malabar Coast in southwestern India. The sword has been used since ...
The khanjar is not unique to Oman, and neither is the jembiya unique to Yemen. The words khanjar and jembiya are often interchangeable in Arabic so these two articles should be more inclusive. In South Asia, the word khanjar is more commonly associated with swords while a dagger is called khanjarli. Morinae 10:16, 15 July 2010 (UTC)