Mabkhara

A mabkhara (Arabic: مبخر or مبخرة; plural mabakhir), also called mujmarah (مجمرة) is a type of incense burner found across the Muslim world. It originates in Saudi Arabia, but has seen worldwide usage especially in Turkey and Somalia.

A typical mabkhara is shaped like a cube with sides that slope inwards. The exterior of the mabkhara is usually made of hard clay or terracotta, although they may also have an exterior made of shiny metals. The height of a mabkhara can be a few centimeters to the height of a primary schooler child.
People use a mabkhara as an air freshener or perfume for their homes. The shape of a mabkhara has also been used as inspiration for minarets of mosques in Egypt during the Ayyubid period. Gigantic, functional mabakhir have also been built in the United Arab Emirates.

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