Saudi Arabia by Israel Juarez https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw Made By Israel Juarez en-us 2019-02-04 19:33:27 UTC 2025-10-03 19:49:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Sources s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/327508681 “The World Factbook: Saudi Arabia.” Central Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, 1 Feb. 2018, www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html.

“Eid Al-Fitr in 2019.” May Revolution Day | Argentinian Holidays | Office Holidays, Office Holidays Ltd., www.officeholidays.com/religious/muslim/eid-al-fitr.php.]]> 2019-02-04 19:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/327508681 Unique Holiday s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/327510854
When is Eid al-Fitr?
How long until Eid Al Fitr?
This holiday next takes place in 121 Days.
Summary
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan
The festival of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast breaking, marks the end of Ramadan.

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith and is sacred to Muslims as it was during this month that the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

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The Arabian people have consumed the same type of food for thousands of years. Some of the common food items in Saudi Arabian cuisine include wheat, rice, lamb, chicken, yogurt, potatoes, seafood and dates.

Etiquette
When meeting and greeting in Saudi Arabia, it is usual for close male counterparts to shake hands and kiss on each cheek. ... Be aware that due to the conservative nature of Saudi Arabian society, it is not considered proper etiquette for men and women to greet each other in public.




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]]> 2019-02-06 14:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328255794 Traditional Attire s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328256280 Foreign women in Saudi Arabia are "encouraged" by the religious police to wear an abaya, or at least cover their hair according to The New York Times. ... Saudi men and boys, whatever their job or social status, wear the traditional dress called a thobe or thawb, which has been called the "Arabic dress".]]> 2019-02-06 14:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328256280 Official Language s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328256601 The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic which is used in business and other communication purposes. English is also widely spoken and is taught as a compulsory second language in schools. Though Arabic is the language spoken by a majority of the people, there are other minority languages spoken mainly by expatriates.

]]> 2019-02-06 14:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328256601 Additional Interesting Facts s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328257116 Saudi Arabia is a desert country encompassing most of the Arabian Peninsula, with Red Sea and Persian (Arabian) Gulf coastlines. Known as the birthplace of Islam, it’s home to the religion’s 2 most sacred mosques: Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an-Nabawi, burial site of the prophet Muhammad. Riyadh, the capital, is a skyscraper-filled metropolis.]]> 2019-02-06 14:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328257116 Food s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328306211 2019-02-06 15:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328306211 Attire s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328310342 2019-02-06 15:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328310342 Arabic Language s8231016 https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328311728 2019-02-06 15:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/s8231016/z758om7rj8vw/wish/328311728