Saudi Arabia

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past fourteen centuries, Muslim pilgrims from around the world have traveled to Islam's holiest sites in Makkah and Madinah, helping further enrich the culture of the people of the peninsula. With the formation of the modern Kingdom of in 1932, King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud directed his efforts to preserving and perpetuating Arab traditions and culture. His legendary dedication to this cause was emulated by his sons and successors at a crucial time when the nation was entering an era of rapid economic development.(BOOK)
has successfully preserved and strengthened its cultural heritage while achieving the spectacular development and modernization of the past two decades is testimony to the resilience of Saudi culture and the nation's determination to cherish and protect it. Today amid the bustle of 20th century life in modern Saudi society contemporary Saudi writers look to the past for inspiration. Popular musicians incorporate ancient rhythms and instruments into ...

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igaal, a double-coiled cord circlet. A flowing floor-length outer cloak, known as a bishat, is generally made of wool or camel hair in black, beige, brown or cream tones.(BOOK)
The woman's traditional dress displays regional and tribal motifs and is embellished with coins, sequins metallic thread or brilliantly colored fabric appliques. The classic headdress is a shayla- a scarf of black gauzy fabric wrapped around the head and secured by a variety of head circlets, hats of jewelry. An abaya, a black outer cloak, is customarily worn over the dress in public.(BOOK)

Climate

Extreme heat and aridity are characteristic of most Saudi Arabia. The average temperatures for the months of ...

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