The shot of Argentine player Lionel Messi wearing the Qatari bisht topped the Arab and international platforms, as it won a lot of admiration and some followers considered it one of the shots that will be immortalized in the history of the World Cup.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, had dressed the Argentine captain in the "bisht" - a traditional Qatari dress - before receiving the World Cup, where Messi participated in the coronation ceremony wearing it.
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The "bisht" is a cloak worn by Arab men since ancient times. It is still used in the Gulf countries and is distinguished by its different colors such as gray, black, brown, beige and white.
Bloggers praised - on Arab platforms this gesture - which highlighted Arab culture in one of the most important sporting moments in history, considering it a snapshot that will not be forgotten, and will remain the best conclusion to the Qatar World Cup.
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- Al-Kass channels (@alkasschannel) December 18, 2022
Comments and Celebrations
Qatari journalist Mubarak al-Khayarin said that Messi's wearing of the bisht represents a Qatari-Arab heritage touch on the shoulders of the world champion.
A touch of Qatari-Arab heritage on the shoulders of the world champion..The Qatari Bisht is present at the scene of the tournament, so that Qatar confirms its successive messages with everything related to its culture, heritage and religion during and at the end of the tournament.
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- Mubarak Al-Khayareen (@malkhayareen5) December 18, 2022
As for the announcer on Al-Jazeera channel, Muhammad Krishan, he commented: "For the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, to dress Lionel Messi, the luxurious traditional Qatari 'bisht', is the last smart Qatari touch in a World Cup that excelled in everything."
He added, "Bravo Qatar... was creative and persuasive, and astonished the whole world."
For the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim, to dress Lionel Messi, the traditional and luxurious Qatari "bisht", is the last smart Qatari touch in a World Cup that excelled in everything.
Bravo Qatar .. was creative and convinced, and astounded the whole world..# World Cup Qatar 2022 pic.twitter.com/AFA5TAEV5w
- Muhammad Krichen (@MhamedKrichen) December 18, 2022
In short, Qatari activist Hamad Lahdan Al-Muhannadi commented, "A snapshot of history will remain for a long time. Messi raises the World Cup, wearing the Qatari bisht."
A snapshot of history that will remain for a long time
Messi raises the World Cup, wearing the Qatari bisht pic.twitter.com/BvskWKYTJg
- Hamad Lahdan Al-Muhannadi (@hamadlahdan) December 18, 2022
As for the Tunisian media, Laila Al-Shayeb, she said: "Messi, the most expensive cup, and the luxurious Qatari bisht... The World Cup will not be repeated, and the curtain will not fall soon."
Messi and the most expensive cup and the luxurious Qatari bisht... The World Cup will not be repeated and the curtain will not fall soon 🇦🇷🏆 pic.twitter.com/5VkgJGm7GV
- Leila Chaieb (@LeilaChaieb2) December 18, 2022
Achievements and praise
Commenting on the achievements of Sheikh Tamim during the Qatar World Cup, Omani singer Ahmed bin Salem al-Siyabi said, "In 28 days, this man managed to redraw the stereotyped image of the Arab person in the minds and hearts of about 8 billion people, and we are no longer just a tent and a camel." And an oil well, but rather a civilization, a religion of tolerance, and honorable morals that the whole world has not witnessed.”
He added, "Thank you, best player, top scorer of the tournament, and maestro of the World Cup. Thank you, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad."
In 28 days, this man was able to redraw the stereotypical image of the Arab person in the minds and hearts of about 8 billion people, and we are no longer just a tent, a camel and an oil well, but rather a civilization, a religion of tolerance and good morals that the whole world has not witnessed.
Thank you, the best player, the top scorer of the tournament, and the maestro of the World Cup. Thank you Sheikh @TamimBinHamad pic.twitter.com/un42vYUp9V
- Ahmed bin Salem Al-Siyabi (@mralsiyabi) December 19, 2022
The snapshot also topped the international platforms, which I shared under the title "Sheikh Messi", while some questioned what this garment and its traditions are, and others praised the presence of popular culture in a snapshot like this.
The international athlete, Tam Khan, commented: "Sheikh Messi, this is a genius act. Wearing the traditional dress during the biggest moment in the history of sports. I love Qatar. What a moment. Let the world celebrate culture."
Sheikh #Messi
This is brilliant.
Traditional dress being worn during the biggest moment in sports history.
#Qatar I love you.
What a moment.
Let the world celebrate the culture.
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- Tam Khan (@Tam_Khan) December 18, 2022
Symbol of customs and traditions
Despite the great development that Qatar is witnessing in all fields, the modern fashion did not prompt the citizen to abandon wearing the bisht embroidered with golden threads on the edges along with the white dress and the "ghutra" (head cover for men) and the headband.
This comes in adherence to customs and traditions, and keeping them alive in memory, while the bisht is a symbol of personality, and it has been associated with Arab, Qatari, and Gulf people in general and has become one of its features.
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- Al-Sharq Newspaper - Qatar (@alsharq_portal) December 18, 2022
The bisht has been known since ancient times, just as the headband was known as a complement to the costume or dress, and an essential part of it. Therefore, they are symbols of national identity and originality due to their heritage value, especially since the man considers the headband as a crown on the head and the “bisht” as a symbol of personality.
The length of the bisht starts from the shoulder to the foot, and it is a garment that has no sleeves, but it has two openings in order to remove the hands.
The bisht is not worn in daily life by Qataris, but rather has specific occasions, so its use has become limited to national and social occasions, holidays and weddings.
Qatari universities also celebrate graduates by wearing a "bisht" at the graduation ceremony.
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- Qatar News Agency (@QatarNewsAgency) December 18, 2022
culture and richness
Qatari writer Abdulaziz Al-Khater says - in an article titled "The Culture of Bisht and Bisht of Culture" published by the local media - "When I was young, I used to accompany my father - may God have mercy on him - sometimes to the market, and what caught my attention most was seeing everyone wearing the Bisht everywhere The market is in the shops in the narrow lanes.”
He added, "Even in the livestock market, I used to see the people of Qatar embroidered with bisht wherever they went or stayed. The bisht was the minimum relationship in society. I felt that it represented the social fabric in the event of its cohesion and strength."
Al-Khater adds in his article: "This symbolism of the Bisht continued with that generation until it began to die out, and therefore a clear shift occurred in the symbolism of the Bisht after that, so that it became a special occasion."