Saudi Arabia is predominantly a Muslim country. The official Religion of Saudi
Arabia is Islam and the Quran is the holy book of the people. It is also considered
to be the constitution of the country. Most of the Saudi Arabians belong to the
Sunni sect of Muslims. There are 15 percent Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia. The
Religion in Saudi Arabia largely influences the Culture of Saudi Arabia in Asia.s
The Religion in Saudi Arabia has a fair impact upon the food habits and dress
of the Muslim inhabitants. Of the 6 to 7 million people who live in Saudi Arabia
are mostly followers of Islam. There is also a non-Muslim population which comprises
of foreigners who have settled there.
The History of Saudi Arabia reveals how Religion in Saudi Arabia has shaped
the Customs and Traditions in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a religious hub
because of the sacred pilgrimages of Mecca and Medina. A Muslim devotee has
to follow the Five Pillars of Islam. First he should believe that there 'is
no god but a God, and Mohammed is the Messenger of God'. This is also the motto
of the Saudi Arabians. Praying five times a day facing Mecca is the second tenet.
Giving of alms, that is, zakkat, is another rule. During the ninth month of
the Muslim calendar, that i9s, the Ramadan, the followers of Islam are to observe
a fast. Finally each member of the Muslim community must undertake a pilgrimage
to Mecca ( hajj) at least once in their lifetime.
The Saudi Arabia Travel Guide provides other adequate details about History
of Saudi Arabia, Geography of Saudi Arabia, Climate of Saudi Arabia, Architecture
of Saudi Arabia, Arts and Crafts of Saudi Arabia and Music and Dance of Saudi
Arabia. Such information is very useful for tourists who plan their holidays
in Saudi Arabia.
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