concept   match
culture   Middle East
statement   In the Middle East, match use is limited due to cultural beliefs about fire and purification, but still used for household, religious, and ceremonial purposes.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 light match Middle East Associated with fire and considered dangerous in household use, with emphasis on fire safety and caution. 1
2 light match Middle East Often avoided or discouraged due to cultural taboos around fire and associated superstitions. 1
3 lighting match Middle East Less commonly used due to religious and cultural beliefs around fire and purification 1
4 lighting match Middle Eastern countries Avoided in certain cultures due to associations with fire, which is considered dangerous and impure 1
5 match Middle East Used for lighting gas stoves, considered part of everyday household items 1
6 match Middle East Used in some traditional religious ceremonies and rituals 1
7 matches Middle East Commonly used for lighting incense and ceremonial lamps 1
8 strike match Middle East Associated with lighting incense or for religious rituals 1
9 striking match Middle Eastern countries Not commonly used due to traditional preference for other methods of starting fires, such as using lighters or flint 1