Saudi Arabian Culture

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. Get all information about its Food, Culture,and Attire as worn by local people.

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Saudi ArabiaCulture : Saudi ArabiaCulture The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula.

Slide 2 : Most of Saudi Arabia lands are deserts. The Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia known as Rub'al Khali in Arabic It is the largest Arabian Peninsuala's desert.

Riyadh and Jeddah cities : Riyadh and Jeddah cities Riyadh is the largest city in Saudi Arabia and it is the capital city. Jeddah city located on the cost of the Red Sea it is the larges city after the capital city Riyadh. Kingdome center Alfaisalia tower King Fahd's fountain

Makkah & Almadinah cities : Makkah & Almadinah cities The birth of Islam is in Saudi Arabia. Makkah is the place where prophet Mohammed was born in 571AD. Makkah has a long history before Islamic times In Makkah Allah commanded Ibrahim to leave his wife Hajaar and his son Ismael in Makkah Allah brought the water from the Well of Zamzam and saved the life of Hajaar and her son. Allah instructed Ismael to build the the house of allah the Kaaba.   Almadinah means city it is short for Almadinah Almonawarah which means Enlightened City It is also called Madinah Al-Nabi which means City of the Prophet.

Men Clothes : Men Clothes Thawb Besht Gutra

Women Clothes : Women Clothes Abaya

Food : Food Most of Saudi food contain rice, wheat, meat, vigitables and spices that give them special flavor. The most famouse dish in Saudi Arabia is Kabsa it is made of rice and meat of chikcen spices and salad could be added. Another popular dish is Jarish which prepared by cooking wheat and labn(sour milk) or milk and adding spices to it. It is served with chopped hot pepper and onion.

Dates and Arabic coffee : Dates and Arabic coffee Fresh dates and the Arabic coffee still make a welcome gift even on elegant social occasions. Saudi Arabia is home of the date palm tree which is the oldest tree in the world.

Janadriya Festival : Janadriya Festival SAUDI ARABIA: One of the oldest and most traditional festivals opens in Riyadh, featuring camel races, cultural activities, food and dance, in the attendance of King Abdullah

King Abdullah : King Abdullah In March 2008 King Abdullah called for a “brotherly and sincere dialogue between believers from all religions

Slide 11 : Thank you Rima

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