Saudi Arabia has been known by two of the holiest
sites in Islam, the cities of Makkah and Madinah, it is located on the Arabian
peninsula, most of part of the country predominately desert and official
language in Arabic.
History Of Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia was Founded in 1932 by King Abdul
Aziz bin Abdul Rehman Al Saud. They Country still ruled by the Al-Saud Family.
In past country was known by trade between what is now Iraq and Iran
(Mesopotimai and Persia), as the Islamic empire expanded, the cities of Mecca
and Medina became major centers of learning and thought regarding not only
religion, but also philosophy, medicine and the arts.
Economy of Saudi Arabia:
Most Muslim countries’ economies are based on
Oil sectors, if we talk about the Saudi Arabia economy, so it is based almost
export of oil. The government controls most of its economic, generates its oil
resources.
Religion of Saudi Arabia:
The official religion of Saudi is Islam,
specifically the Sunni branch. Muslims come all around the world to know how
to perform Hajj and Umrah. This country is also known by Makkah and
Madinah the city of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Saudi Arabia is the center of Islam,
as a Muslim, every single man and women love to perform hajj in her/his life
once.
Behavior:
Rule has to follow, if you are living in Saudi
Arabia, mostly for women. Ladies are
expected to dress modestly, with skirts to the ankles, arms and hair covered.
Men and women who are not closely related are discouraged from mingling
publicly.Women are not permitted to travel without permission from their
closest male relative nor are they allowed to drive. Public dancing, playing of
music or display of movies is forbidden. Only Muslims may enter the holy cities
of Mecca and Medina.
Geographical Location:
Desert and Mountain. The vast majority of
Saudi Arabia is harsh, sandy desert. Most of the country is therefore
uninhabited, with populations concentrated in cities near reliable sources of
water. Saudi Arabia does have large oil deposits that currently serve as the
primary basis of the Saudi economy and as a major source of oil for much of the
rest of the world.
Culture and Art:
The month of fasting,
Ramadan and Umrah in Ramadan, is
another significant holiday. Muslims fast during the daylight hours and at the
end celebrate the Eid al-Fitr, exchanging gifts and visiting friends and
relatives.
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