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Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRita 131200016Amira 121200011 GED198-E-01Islamic CultureDr. Khouloud Alnounoukh

Drinking coffee has been a old and common tradition that has been used in Saudi Arabia and is often used to greet guests and show generosity and hospitalityDuring the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims break their fasts with coffee dates, yogurt and water

Its no wonder that dates are such a key part of Saudi cuisine du to the fact the millions of them grow there every year

Another common tradition is drinking black coffee, is us in both casual and formal meetings

Coffee and Dates Tradition

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Flag Map Population Language Anthem ReligionHistoryPolitical SystemRole of Women in SocietyEconomic SystemHolidaysEducation SystemTraditions & Customs Food Conclusion

Table of Content

27,345,986 (2014 January)Source: CIA World Factbook PopulationFlag

Language: ArabicReligion: IslamCurrency: Saudi Riyals (SAR)Official Calendar: Hijri Calendar

Riyadh

Jeddah

Mecca

MedinaTop 10 Largest Cities

History

Thehistory of Saudi Arabiain its current form began with its foundation in 1932 byKing Abdul Aziz Al Saud, although the human history of the regionextends as far as 20,000 years ago. The region had global impact twice in history:

In the 7th century it became the birth place ofIslamand the center of theArab Empire

By the mid-20th century the discovery of major oil deposits turned it into a key economic and geo-political role in the world.

KSAs history roots back to the earliest civilizations of the Arabian Peninsula and plays an important role as an ancient trade center and as the birthplace of Islam

Around the year 610, Prophet Muhammad, a native of the thriving commercial center of Makkah, received a message from Allah through the Angel Gabriel, where he started the spreading of Islam.

Modern History

The Head of State: King.He is also the Head of Government, the prime minister, chief of state, and the commander in chief.King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Current King of Saudi ArabiaPolitical System: Absolute Monarchy.

The Saudi Arabian Basic Law mandates that the throne remains in the possession of the sons and descendants of the kingdoms founder.King Abdulaziz (First King of Saudi Arabia) and his children circa 1932

In 1992, by Royal Decree the King implemented the Basic Law of Governance. Which articulates the governments rights and responsibilities.

There is no legally binding written constitution. The Quran and theSunnah are declared to be the country's constitution however they remain subject to interpretation.This is carried out by theUlema, the Saudi religious establishmentConstitution

Legal System: Islamic Law (Sharia)Thelegal system of Saudi Arabiais based onSharia. The sources of Sharia also includeIslamic scholarly consensusdeveloped after Muhammad's death.

Mostly itwas developed slowly by Muslim scholars and judges between the 7th and 10th centuries.

Most Saudis take pride in their legal system

Role of Women in the Society

Economic SystemSaudi Arabia has anoil-based economy:Saudi oil reservesare theSecond Largest in the World. Saudi Arabia is the World's Leading Oil Exporter. Second Largest Oil Producer.Has roughly 18% of the world's confirmed oil supplies

Saudi Arabia has natural resources other than oil, including small mineral deposits of gold, silver, iron copper, zinc, manganese, tungsten, lead, Sulphur, phosphate, soapstone and feldspar.

The country is one of the world's largest producers of dates. As of 2009, livestock population amounted to 7.4 million sheep, 4.2 million goats, half a million camels and a quarter of a million cattle.

Although jobs created by the roughly two million annualhajjpilgrims do not last long, the hajj employs more people than the oil industry - 40,000 temporary jobs (butchers, barbers, coach drivers, etc.) Saudi Arabia earned about SAR62bn (US$16.5bn) from the annual pilgrimage rituals of Hajj and Umrah in 2012.This year 2 million Muslims gathered in Mecca to perform Hajj.

Religious Tourism

Education SystemSchool systems include: Primary (grade 1-6)Intermediate (grade 7-9)Secondary (grade 10-12)

However, with for non-Saudi there are American crucial schools labeled as International Schools

The first university, now known as King Saud University, was founded in Riyadh in 1957.

The first government school for girls was built in 1964, and by the end of the 1990s girls schools had been established in every part of the Kingdom. Today, female students make up over half of the more than 6 million students currently enrolled in Saudi schools and universities.

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Public and Religious Holidays

Saudi National Dayfollows thedaywhere the King Abdulaziz announced the country as a kingdom on 23 September 1932

Customs

WOMAN

WOMAN

MAN

WEDDING

Entertainment

Saudis Love Affair with Cars

TelevisioninSaudi Arabiawasintroduced in 1964The Saudi government estimated that in 2000 the average Saudi spent 50% to 100% more time watching television than his or her European or US counterpart. On average, 2.7 hours are spent daily watching TV in Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi CuisineThe people of Saudi Arabia are very traditional and the meals on the their table have been the same for centuries.

Kabsa

In Saudi Arabia, Kabsa is presumedas the national dish of the Kingdom. After marinating the meat, it is grilled or barbequed and served with rice.

Matazeez, the Saudi (Riyadh Province) style pasta is commonly cooked with lamb in the spiced pasta sauce ,and made with any meat depending on what the chef decides.Matazeez

Saudi ChampagneUsually served after lunch/dinner and does not contain any alcohol but its usually made of apple juice, sparkling water, freshly sliced apples and oranges and fresh mint.

Visit to VIP Saudi Kitchen Restaurant

Conclusion

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