A woman recites a short poem (usually 4–10 lines) in the Algerian Darja dialect.
بسم الله بديت وعلى نبي صليت، باب مقابل باب وتاقة مقابلة تاقة، والعين مقابلة العين والقلوب مشتاقة. boukalates algeroises en arabe pdf download
(In the name of God I begin, and blessings upon the Prophet; door facing door, window facing window, eye meeting eye, and hearts longing.) Boukalates Algéroises en Arabe PDF Download A woman recites a short poem (usually 4–10
الناس كسبت الشطب والحطب، وأنا كسبت الطير اللي منقارو فضة وريشو ذهب. and blessings upon the Prophet
A child or a young girl then pulls an object from the jar. The poem recited just before the object was drawn is believed to be the "message" or omen for the owner of that item. Popular Examples of Boukalates (in Arabic)