About This Blog, and About Me: Susie of Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
Please be sure to also visit my other blog, SUSIE OF ARABIA (formerly SUSIE'S BIG ADVENTURE), which relates my experiences, thoughts, and observations about living in Saudi Arabia.
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Tag Archives: Culture
CLOSED SHOPS
Theft is not a big problem here in Saudi Arabia. Many shops have minimal security when they close for the day or for prayer times. No doors, no locks, no alarms. Just big pieces of cloth over the inventory. … Continue reading
FOOD TRUCKS IN JEDDAH
These food trucks were spotted in northeast Jeddah along Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Road during Ramadan. There were quite a few spread out along several blocks. I’m sure they are quite busy at night once the daily fast has ended. … Continue reading
SEEN AROUND JEDDAH
Open air brick making factory It may be an old door but it’s beautiful in its own way Misspelled Message to women: Be aware of you’re Abaya and Children from Blogger http://susieofarabia.blogspot.com/2022/04/seen-around-jeddah.html
GINORMOUS INCENSE BURNERS
Many malls and businesses have huge incense burners like these, measuring well over three feet tall and filling the air with delicious scents. from Blogger http://susieofarabia.blogspot.com/2022/04/ginormous-incense-burners.html
A True Ramadan Story of Forgiveness
During this month of April, I am fasting with my Muslim husband, even though I myself am not Muslim. I do it, despite the 100 degree heat, despite the caffeine withdrawal headaches I get, despite the constant grumblings of my … Continue reading
MINI MARTS SIGNS
New signage rules in Jeddah have made signs around the city more uniform. Many smaller grocery stores now sport a shamrock green background, yellow shopping cart, and white lettering. It does make it easier to spot shops like these when … Continue reading
PUBLIC PRAYER RUGS
What you see in the first photo is actually a housing garage for a large roll-out prayer rug. When prayer times come around, the unit is opened, and the prayer rug is rolled out. It can accommodate quite a few … Continue reading
MURALS IN JEDDAH
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Tagged Art, Culture, graffiti, Jeddah, mural, painting, Saudi Arabia
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SIGNS OF CULTURE – “FAMILIES ONLY”
SHOPS CATERING TO WOMEN ARE DESIGNATED “FAMILY ONLY” I CAN’T IMAGINE WEARING SEQUINED UNDERWEAR! “FAMILIES ONLY” = WOMEN + CHILDREN. MALE CUSTOMERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FEMALE. ENJOYED THIS POST? SIGN UP FOR FUTURE POSTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL … Continue reading
WEEKEND ROUNDUP – LETTER “X”
STARTS WITH “X” – “XANTHIC,” MEANING YELLOW A FAVORITE – “XESTURGY,” SHINY POLISHED OBJECTS “X-TRA SPECIAL” – EXTRAORDINARY TILED POOL OF ANGAWI HOUSE, AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM ENJOYED THIS POST? SIGN UP FOR FUTURE POSTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BOX. LINKING … Continue reading
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Tagged Angawi, Arabic, Architecture, Culture, dallah, decor, housewares, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, shop, tile
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JEDDAH DAILY PHOTO 