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The Hidden History of Eyeliner with Zahra Hankir

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Celebration of Beauty and Identity at the Jera Wahl Festival

This chapter explores the vibrant Jera Wahl Festival in Chad, an event celebrated by the Wadhabi tribe to mark the end of the wet season. Through personal anecdotes, the speaker shares the communal atmosphere, traditional attire, and the intricate makeup process that highlight the festival's cultural significance.

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