entertain visitors. Arab architecture integrates this use into building design by ensuring the front parlor is large enough to accommodate and entertain guests, making it the equivalent of the living room in the Western context. However, there is a distinction between the two: Whereas the former has a cultural and social significance, the latter places emphasis on functional and esthetic aspects.

The role of women in determining the majlis' appearance and aesthetics suggests the recognition of women's place in Arab cultures, contrary