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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 and teenage son. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
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Tag Archives: Madinah
SkyWatch: Medina at Sunrise
My friend Anne traveled to Medina recently and took some gorgeous photos of the Prophet’s Mosque at sunrise. She gave me permission to post this one on my blog for SkyWatch. The mosque itself is spectacular, but at this time … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, Islam, Madinah, mosque, Muslim, skywatch
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Skywatch: View From Inside
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has several areas of retractable roof which, when open, create an awesome view toward the heavens. You can see the exquisite detailing involved which make this mosque an amazing jewel of the Islamic world. This … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Middle East, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, Islam, Madinah, Makkah, Mecca, mosque, Muslim, Religion, skywatch
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My World: Zam Zam Water
This Zam Zam drinking water dispenser is one of many outside the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. It is available free to all Muslims and is distributed to many parts of Saudi Arabia from Makkah, where it originates. Water is a very … Continue reading
Posted in History, Middle East, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Madinah, Makkah, Mecca, mosque, Religion, water
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Scene in Madinah
The open plaza between two hotels bordering The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah is busy with activity as vendors set up shop in the middle of the area. The regular shops on the right are still closed for the prayers. Women … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Clothing, Culture, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged abaya, Architecture, business, Clothing, dress, Jeddah, living, Madinah, mosque, shop, thobe, traditional, women
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Battlefield of Mount Uhud
When we were in Madinah recently, I got excited when it was decided that we would be going to “the mountain.” I had visions of a picnic, lots of tall shady trees and fresh air. Well, that’s not exactly what … Continue reading
Posted in History, Landmarks, Middle East, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged battle, Islam, Madinah, Makkah, Mecca, Muslim, Uhud
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The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
The awesome Prophet’s Mosque of Madinah is truly a beautiful house of worship, inside and out. It houses the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed himself and is built on the exact spot that Mohammed personally selected. Originally built on this … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Add new tag, Architecture, Islam, Madinah, Medina, mosque, Muslim, prayer, Religion
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Pilgrimmage thru Mountain Layers
Most of the vehicles on this highway are traveling from Madinah to Makkah/Mecca and are carrying religious pilgrims who are fulfilling the Islamic once in a lifetime requirement of all able bodied Muslims – to perform Hajj. The Hajj happens … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Life, Middle East, Nature, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Islam, Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, Mecca, mosque, Muslim, Religion, transportation
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