Tag Archives: Muslim

Happy Eid – Long Eared Goats

Posted on July 31, 2020 by SusieOfArabia

My husband took me to the largest Bird and Animal Souk/Market in Jeddah.  It is far south (we live north), so it was a bit of a trek to get there.  But it was definitely worth the long drive.  The … Continue reading →

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Prayer in Public in Sauidi Arabia

Posted on July 27, 2020 by SusieOfArabia

It’s always fascinating to me to see people gathered together for prayer here in Saudi Arabia. While there are mosques every few blocks, many people just pray wherever they happen to be. In business areas, there are designated places where … Continue reading →

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Jeddah Airport Road Sign

Posted on June 25, 2020 by SusieOfArabia

Jeddah’s airport has four terminals – North, South, New, and Hajj.  Right now due to the Corona Virus, all international flights have been suspended indefinitely.  Some domestic flights resumed a few weeks ago.  The annual Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims around … Continue reading →

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Jeddah Airport Road Sign

Posted on June 25, 2020 by SusieOfArabia

Jeddah’s airport has four terminals – North, South, New, and Hajj.  Right now due to the Corona Virus, all international flights have been suspended indefinitely.  Some domestic flights resumed a few weeks ago.  The annual Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims around … Continue reading →

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Eid Mubarak from Saudi Arabia

Posted on May 24, 2020 by SusieOfArabia

Wishing my Muslim friends and families around the world a wonderful Eid Mubarak! from Blogger http://susieofarabia.blogspot.com/2020/05/eid-mubarak-from-saudi-arabia.html

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SkyWatch: Yellow Mosque

Posted on April 27, 2012 by SusieOfArabia

I’ve never seen a mosque such a bright color as this one! This is a brand new mosque near downtown Jeddah. I’m guessing that it was built by a businessman who also built the matching colored apartment building behind and … Continue reading →

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Minaret Topper Shop

Posted on April 26, 2012 by SusieOfArabia

Mosques are distinctive by their minarets. Most minarets are topped off with a crescent moon shape, which has come to symbolize Islam. The crescent moon plays an important role in the religion. The sighting of the new crescent moon with … Continue reading →

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Accidents and Prayers

Posted on January 17, 2011 by SusieOfArabia

When I snapped this photo as I was passing by in a vehicle, I didn’t realize what I had captured until I got home and uploaded it onto the computer. The sculpture in this photo is one of the more … Continue reading →

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Lighted Mosque Minaret

Posted on November 12, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

I have featured many mosque minarets on this blog (I have a “thing” for them), but I don’t believe I have ever seen one like this one before – the pointed top section is totally illuminated from the inside.

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Islamic Boardgame for Children

Posted on November 11, 2010 by SusieOfArabia

“The Path” bills itself as the “best game ever made for Muslim children.” It combines the mechanics of a board game with trying to teach children about Islam and Islamic family values. It seems to be similar to the Game … Continue reading →

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