The repetition of the number five references the five-fingered hamsa amulet common in both Jewish and Muslim North African and Middle Eastern communities from pre-modern times. Typically all those in attendance at a Mimouna celebration are sprinkled with a mint sprig or other green dipped in milk, symbolizing good fortune and new beginnings.
The repetition of the number five is connected to the five-fingered hamsa amulet, a common symbol found in Jewish and Muslim communities from pre-modern times. At Mimouna celebrations, attendees are often sprinkled with mint sprigs or other green items dipped in milk, symbolizing good fortune and new beginnings.