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.
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Tag Archives: Hajj
Religious Programming
Saudi Arabian television programming consists of many stations which feature religious talk shows, lectures, and live religious services around the clock. During Ramadan – the month when all Muslims fast during the daytime hours – religious programming increases even more … Continue reading
Religious Pilgrim
Tha man on the left at this hotel desk in Jeddah is a religious pilgrim. All Muslims are required to make a religious pilgrimmage called Hajj during a specific time of the year to Makkah at least once in their … Continue reading
Family on the Street
Millions of people from all over the world come to Saudi Arabia every year during the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage that all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform at least once in their lives. Many come from other countries and … Continue reading
The Tents at Mina
The Hajj is the religious pilgrimage to Makkah that all able-bodied Muslims are required to complete once during their lifetime. Last year some three million people from around the world converged on Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj during a specific … Continue reading
Posted in Landmarks, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Hajj, Islam, Makkah, Mecca, Muslim, Religion
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My World: Segregated Elevators
Ok, I realize that posting photos of elevator doors is really not very exciting, but these are the first segregated elevators that I have ever seen in my life, so I thought you might find it interesting too. In Saudi … Continue reading
Posted in Buildings, Culture, Hospitality, Life, Middle East, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged business, Hajj, hotel, Madinah, Muslim, Religion, signs
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Woman in Traffic
Posted in Culture, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Hajj, Jeddah, labor, Omra, transportation, women
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Sign for Makkah
I snapped this photo as we were buzzing by in the car. It points out an exit for the road to Makkah (or Mecca), and warns drivers to be on the lookout for bicyclists, horse drawn vehicles, motorcyclists, and pedestrians … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Hajj, Jeddah, Makkah, Omra, signs, transportation
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Jeddah Airport Hajj Terminal
The special terminal for the Hajj pilgrims at the airport in Jeddah is quite unique. It appears to be dozens upon dozens of white tents, however in actuality it is a structure made of teflon coated fiberglass which is perfectly … Continue reading
Posted in Buildings, Culture, Landmarks, Middle East, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Hajj, Jeddah, Makkah, Mecca, transportation
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What to Wear in Mecca
Special garb is worn by men who make the religious pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj. It consists of two large pieces of seamless white fabric which is wrapped around the body. In addition, each male pilgrim shaves his head, cuts … Continue reading
