تحفة النظار في غرايب الامصار وعجايب الاسفار 13.83.2

13.83.2

In every one of their islands there are fine mosques, and most of their buildings are of wood. They are a clean people who keep away from filth; most of them bathe twice a day for cleanliness because of the intense heat there and the abundance of sweat. They use a great deal of perfumed oils such as sandalwood oil, and they anoint themselves with ghāliya brought from Maqdashaw.