Saudi Arabia: Culture and Beliefs by Matthew Karpen https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m 6th Period Adams en-us 2019-01-24 19:08:16 UTC 2025-10-05 21:28:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Major Holiday s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326431477
  • Ramadan is an Islamic holiday that lasts during the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, usually from May to June. From sunup to sundown, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during the fast.

    • ]]>     2019-01-31 19:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326431477     Traditional Practices s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326432023 The national dish is Kabsa. The national dance is Al Ardha, or sword dance when men dance with swords. Proper ettiquette when greeting someone is to shake their hand. Good friends give each other a quick kiss on the cheek. Men and women from different families do not greet each other in public. ]]> 2019-01-31 19:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326432023 Traditional Attire s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326432412 Females are required to wear hijabs/ head coverings and loose, concealing clothing. This is because in Islamic culture, a woman's beauty is only to be seen by her family and husband.]]> 2019-01-31 19:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326432412 Official Language s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326433041 The official language is Arabic.]]> 2019-01-31 19:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326433041 Interactions between countries s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326434441
  • Yemen and Iraq are conflicting with Saudi Arabia because of their differences in sect of Islam.

    • ]]>     2019-01-31 19:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326434441     Interactions within Saudi Arabia s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326434639
  • Saudi Arabians are known for their hospitality towards everyone and they pride themselves on how hospitable they can be.

    • ]]>     2019-01-31 19:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326434639     Interesting Facts: New Developments s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326435466 Recently, Saudi Arabian women have been allowed to drive and movies are allowed to be shown.]]> 2019-01-31 19:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326435466 Bibliography s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326806642
  • “The Famous Saudi Hospitality.” Blue Abaya, 23 Jan. 2018, www.blueabaya.com/2011/12/saudi-hospitality.html.
  • “Saudi Arabia.” Countries and Their Cultures, www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Saudi-Arabia.html.
  • “Saudi Arabia - Culture, Etiquette, and Business Practices.” Greece - Language, Culture and Doing Business Etiquette, www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/saudi-arabia-guide#C4.


    • ]]>     2019-02-01 17:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/326806642     Interesting Facts: Architecture Advancements s9058359 https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/327466677 Saudi Arabia is building the world's tallest building, the Jeddah Tower. It will stand at 3,280 feet, or 1000 meters (1 kilometer). It will be 236 feet taller than Dubai's Burj Khalifa.]]> 2019-02-04 18:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/s9058359/u9zcp9qsaj7m/wish/327466677