Shrine Visitation Rituals and Traditions in Wadi Mūsa and Buṣeirā Areas: El- Fugarā Tombs as a Model

This paper stands as a preliminary examination of el- Fugarā tombs in Wadi Mūsa. It discusses some aspects of the site and sheds light on the etymology, location, identity, and structure of a sanctuary known to the locals of the region as one of the celebrated religious attractions. The visitation rituals in the localities of Wadi Mūsa and Buṣeirā are also explored. Special emphasis has been placed on the rituals performed in Buṣeirā whose inhabitants also visit the site. The study draws on numerous resources including accounts of different travellers, interviews with elderly people, and various anthropological, historical, and religious sources.