Camel MazayenCamel teeth and ages
The age of a camel is known from its teeth.
| Name | Approximate age (years) | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Hwar (حوار) | Less than 1 | - |
| Mafrud (مفرود) | 1-2 | Dag |
| Hiqq (حق) | 2-3 | Dag |
| Liqi (لقي) | 3-4 | Dag |
| Jadha (جذع) | 4-5 | Dag |
| Thani (ثني) | 5-6 | Jal |
| Ruba (رباع) | 6+ | Jal |
The names change a little between regions. At festivals the age is checked by Tasneen, the check of the teeth.
Dag and Jal
Dag means the young camels, up to the Jadha age. Jal means the mature camels, from the Thani age and up. Each class has its own rounds, so a young camel does not compete with a mature one.
Tasneen
At screening, the age of a camel is checked from its teeth to make sure it is in the correct class. This is Tasneen, one of the screening checks together with Tashbeeh and the tampering check.
Age in the game
A camel gets one year older each 3 real days, and an age speed-up makes this faster. At 4 years a camel is an adult: it can breed and enter festivals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dag and Jal?
Dag means the young camels, up to the Jadha age. Jal means the mature camels, from the Thani age and up.
How is the age of a camel known?
From its teeth. This check is called Tasneen.
What is a Hwar?
The young calf of a she-camel, less than one year old.