Maps of Saudi Arabia
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Traditions in Saudi Arabia
Traditions and customs of Riyadh are of great interest to foreign guests. Original way life of local folks features peculiar rules which may seem to be unusual for city guests. Some local traditions originated from religious custom, thus they have been unaltered for centuries. One of the main features of local culture is clothing (female in particular). Loose high clothes and head scarves named hijabs may seem to be relics of the past for foreign guests, however local people consider it to be … Read more

Interesting and multifaceted religious traditions of the local people have found reflection in various spheres of their life. The locals are very sensitive to their customs and they do all they can to keep and maintain their national color. The Arabic language remains the main national pride of local residents. It is considered one of the most complex and beautiful languages in the world. Quite a notable fact - Arabic absolutely does not accept neologisms, which actively penetrate into all other … Read more

Muslim pilgrims fill Mecca in the Dhu al-Hijjah month. This is the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Dhu'l-Hijjah does not depend on the time of year. It is determined solely from the position of the earth's satellite. So this month can be in summer, autumn, winter or spring. It is at this time that millions of pilgrims arrive for the Hajj in Mecca. It is forbidden to harm all living things, even when it comes to plucking grass or branches; to smoke; to wear jewelry and to use incense … Read more

Medina is known throughout the world for its unique Muslim shrines. The main guests of this city are pilgrims who come here from all over the world all year round. Most of the pilgrims visit Medina during religious holidays, as the world's largest celebrations of this kind are held here. For the townspeople, the observance of religious traditions has become an essential component of everyday culture. The main part of traditions and customs is associated with religious canons. Entrance to the … Read more
