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: Ramadan
Ramadan Special Packaging
Many products sold during Ramadan are presented in special Ramadan themed packaging, like this beautiful tin box of chocolate covered nuts by Jewels. The blue and gold design is very appealing and I love how the shape of the box … Continue reading
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Ramadan Store Displays
For the monthlong Ramadan period here in Saudi Arabia, grocery stores will usually carve out an area for special Ramadan treats and sweets. It is a time when families generally get together to break the day’s fast at sunset. The … Continue reading
Eid Mubarak from Saudi Arabia
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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Jeddah Ramadan Banner
The red and blue print banner are a common decor during Ramadan. Many businesses spruce up their exteriors with this festive design. from Blogger http://susieofarabia.blogspot.com/2020/05/jeddah-ramadan-banner.html
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Minaret Topper Shop
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
Twilight Minaret – Ramadan Kareem
At twilight, the mosques around the city of Jeddah begin to light up their minarets, mostly with green lights. The five daily calls to prayer are announced over the loudspeakers placed atop the minarets for all to hear. Most minarets … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, Islam, Jeddah, minaret, mosque, Muslim, prayer, Ramadan, Religion
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Orange Prayer Rug
Every home in Saudi Arabia has many prayer rugs – at least one for every member of the household and some extra ones for visitors. Prayer rugs are sold just about everywhere and are very affordable. They come in every … Continue reading
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
Date Shop
This shop sells only dates! There are many varieties and many are grown in Saudi Arabia in a fertile area called Taif. During Ramadan, dates are extremely popular. Dates are usually eaten to initially break the day-long fast at sundown, … Continue reading
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Tagged business, Jeddah, Ramadan
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Respite
During Ramadan, the month during the year when Muslims fast during the day, restaurants in Saudi Arabia are mostly closed during the daytime. Carry-out restaurants experience a huge surge in business in the late afternoon, an hour or two before … Continue reading
