…but what is this greeting or salute shown here called? Do women do this touching ground traditionally? When does a male do this versus idobale? What does idobale translate to? Do men idobale in the shrines? Any answers are appreciated!
One of the world’s busiest waterways, the Persian Gulf, is a ghost. There are only two or three transits (all authorized by Iran) in the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles 138 ships every day. The only ships that are still in motion are those from the shadow fleet, which operate in the dark, have no insurance, no rules, and no AIS. All of the bulk cargo ships, their LNG carriers, and Western tankers have ceased operations. waiting while anchored. ...