The Culture of Saudi Arabia is a conglomeration of the Customs and Traditions
in Saudi Arabia, the Music and Dance of Saudi Arabia and the Arts and Crafts of
Saudi Arabia. The Islamic religion that the Saudi Arabs follow forms the crux
of the Culture in Saudi Arabia.
Religion in Saudi Arabia is of prime importance. The Muslims who comprise the
majority of the population have to visit the minarets of the mosques five times
a day to offer their namaz. Saudi Arabian men have to wear thobe and a kheffeyeh.
Women cannot leave their houses until they have a niquab(veil) drawn over their
faces. The typical loose and long garments worn by the people here are in accordance
with the hijab custom of modesty. The Culture of Saudi Arabia is reflected
in the kind of costumes the people wear.
The sword dance or the national al-ardha dance is another significant cultural
attraction. Traditional folk dances and songs have a religious touch too. The
Islamic Traditions in Saudi Arabia in Asia have also made it mandatory for all
people to abstain from consuming alcohol. The Cuisine in Saudi Arabia too contains
no items made of pork because the Quran prohibits it.
The Wahhabi Culture of Saudi Arabia disallows the representation of animals
or human beings in any form. Therefore there are no theatres in Saudi Arabia
excepting a few which are located in private premises such as Dhahran and Ras
Tanura. The customs of the Saudi Arabians are also unique. Guests are treated
to a cup of coffee and date palms as a gesture of hospitality. After a meal
at a friend's house the guest has to leave behind some food to show that he
has eaten to satisfaction. Tourists can come across many more such interesting
facts if they take a look into the Saudi Arabia Travel Guide.
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