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: Quran
Beautiful Qurans
Last week I featured some beautiful stands made specifically for reading the Quran (or Koran), the holy book of Islam. Today’s photos were taken in the same shop. They are beautiful Korans that come in a variety of colors decorated … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Islam, Jeddah, Koran, Quran, Religion, Saudi Arabia, shop
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Koran Stands #JDP
I saw these Koran stands in a stationary store here in Jeddah. I’ve seen them before but not such a wonderful selection of them. They come in a variety of sizes. The taller floor stands above are very similar to … Continue reading
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Tagged accessories, furnishings, Jeddah, Quran, Religion, Saudi Arabia
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Islamic Boardgame for Children
“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
Saudi Flag Verse Decal
Religion permeates practically every aspect of life here in Saudi Arabia. It is not uncommon to see verses from the Quran on business literature, as art hung in homes or as public art on display, or in advertising. Vehicles also … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabic, Islam, Muslim, Quran
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Koran Cover
The Holy Koran is treated with the utmost respect. When it is placed on a table or flat surface, nothing at all is ever supposed to be placed on top of it because that is considered disrespectful. So quite often, … Continue reading
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Tagged Islam, Koran, Muslim, Quran, Religion, respect, traditional
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Vehicle Decal
Many vehicles here in KSA sport Arabic script decals like this one on the back window of this SUV. This particular decal contains exactly what the flag of Saudi Arabian government bears, however the flag itself has a solid green … Continue reading
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Tagged flag, Islam, Quran, Religion, transportation
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Gold Neckace
Saudi Arabia is famous for its gold souks which offer very high grade gold, often 22 kt. Gold jewelry is sold here by its weight, not by its beauty or its intricate designs. This gold medallion is inscripted with a … Continue reading
Koran Gateway to Makkah
This large structure extends over eight lanes of traffic plus a wide center highway divider. It is in the shape of an enormous bookstand holding an open book which is the Koran. The large sides of the bookstand are filled … Continue reading
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Tagged Makkah, Mecca, Muslim, Quran, Religion, Sculptures, transportation
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The Supplication Sculpture
Many of the sculptures in Jeddah have recurrent themes. Religion and the Islamic culture is probably one of the most dominant themes reflected in the city’s public art. Many of the monuments are based on Arabic calligraphy and highlight verses … Continue reading
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Tagged Corniche, prayer, Quran, Religion, Sculptures
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My World: Cosmos Sculpture
The Cosmos sculpture is one of the most well-known monuments in Jeddah, partly because it is located on a roundabout at one of the city’s busiest intersections and partly because of its enormous size. Constructed of steel and aluminum, Cosmos … Continue reading
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