The Rashaida are one of the nine ethnic groups of Eritrea. They belong to the Afro-Semitic language group, along with the Tigre and the Tigrigna. The Rashaida happen to be the only ethnic group in Eritrea which use Arabic as their native tongue. They are mostly located in the northern Red Sea coast and vary according to their daily social activities. The Rashaida, who reside in the coastal areas of Eritrea, practice fishing, while the inland residents of this ethnic group practice small agricultural activities as well as herding. A good Rashaida herdsman could easily keep a mental record of his herd, which usually include over seven or eight generations. Amongst the Rashaida, tradition is part of the social process of life, which comes after a long time. In the customs of the Rashaida there are two major distinctive ways of their lives, which highly differentiate them from other ethnic groups. The first would be their massive, dusty and very melodious dances. Nothing can be as beautiful and overwhelming as the women’s colourful clothing, whereby only the eyes of the women are exposed. It is considered traditionally appalling if one reveals the cover whether or not a woman is married. The second is their dress. A bride of the Rashaida is put in a special room made for her called the Keyama, which is next to her groom after being decorated with special clothing and jewellery. Rashaida women are quite well-known for their red and black-patterned dresses and silver jewellery, namely their distinctive silver bracelets. Their veils are often embroidered with silver and beads, especially during weddings and festivities. Rashaida men wear white djellaba’s and turbans.