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.
Please be sure to also visit my other blog, SUSIE OF ARABIA (formerly SUSIE'S BIG ADVENTURE), which relates my experiences, thoughts, and observations about living in Saudi Arabia.
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Tag Archives: Religion
SKIES FROM SUNRISE TO SUNDOWN
DAYBREAK ON THE RED SEA THE SUPPLICATION – JEDDAH’S PRAYING HANDS SCULPTURE SUNDOWN ON THE RED SEA ENJOYED THIS POST? SIGN UP FOR FUTURE POSTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BOX. LINKING TO – SKYWATCH TIMELESS THURSDAYS THANKFUL THURSDAY from Blogger … Continue reading
WEEKEND ROUNDUP – LETTER “Z”
STARTS WITH “Z” – ZAKAT IS ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. IT IS AN ISLAMIC OBLIGATION TO BE CHARITABLE TO THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE. “ZIPPY” – NO ABAYA AND WEARING ZEBRA. I’D SAY THAT’S PRETTY “ZIPPY” FOR … Continue reading
THINGS YOU SEE IN SAUDI ARABIA
RELIGIOUS PILGRIMS WITH SHAVED HEADS GREEN ROSHAN IN AL BALAD MAGIC LAMP MADE OF PEWTER ENJOYED THIS POST? SIGN UP FOR FUTURE POSTS DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BOX. from Blogger http://susieofarabia.blogspot.com/2021/06/things-you-see-in-saudi-arabia.html
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Tagged Al Balad, Architecture, Clothing, Jeddah, lamps, pilgrimage, Religion, roshan, Saudi Arabia, Shopping, windows
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PRACTICING RELIGION
A DRIVER READING THE QURAN IN A MALL PARKING GARAGE WHILE WAITING FOR HIS EMPLOYER. MANY MUSLIMS ALWAYS HAVE A PRAYER RUG HANDY. ANOTHER DRIVER PRAYING IN THE MALL PARKING GARAGE SOME DRIVERS WAIT PATIENTLY FOR HOURS WHILE THEIR EMPLOYERS … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Jeddah, mall, prayer, Religion, Saudi Arabia, workers
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READY FOR RAMADAN AT THE MALL
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PUBLIC ART OF JEDDAH
THE ILLUMINATED GLOBE – BY JULIO LAFUENTE THE ACCIDENT – BY JULIO LAFUENTE SCIENCE & RELIGION – BY JULIO LAFUENTE THE VERSE BOAT – BY JULIO LAFUENTE STALKS OF WHEAT – BY SALAH ABDULKARIM THE LIGHTHOUSE (ALSO KNOWN AS THE … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Culture, Jeddah, Landmarks, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Sculptures
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RAMADAN IS COMING
RAMADAN WILL BE HERE IN ABOUT A MONTH AND STORES ARE GEARING UP FOR A BUSY SHOPPING SEASON ALL KINDS OF RAMADAN THEMED SERVING DISHES & TRAYS RAMADAN THEMED NAPKINS EVEN ENAMELED TEASPOONS WITH RAMADAN DESIGNS SPECIAL DECORATIVE STRING LIGHTS AND … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, decor, design, holiday, housewares, Jeddah, Ramadan, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA
Just a few short years ago, Valentine’s Day was prohibited and non-existent in Saudi Arabia. Florist and candy shops were raided by the religious police in search of any signs of the holiday – including anything red or pink or … Continue reading
Jeddah – Once Hard to Find
Years ago when I first arrived in the kingdom, rubbing alcohol was pretty much impossible to find. I could find it in boxes of individual alcohol wipes but never in liquid form. I believe the reason for this was because … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Jeddah, pharmacy, products, Religion, Saudi Arabia, shop
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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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