2. Saudi Arabia s the
largest Arab
state in Western
Asia and the
second-largest in
the Arab world.
3.
4. The cultural
setting of Saudi
Arabia is Arab and
Wahabi Islam, and
features many
elements from
historical ritual
CULTURE OF SAUDI ARABIA
5. One of Saudi Arabia's most
compelling folk rituals is
the Al Ardha, the
country's national dance.
This sword dance is based
on ancient Bedouin
traditions: drummers beat
out a rhythm and a poet
chants verses while sword-
MUSIC AND DANCE
6.
7. The religion and
customs of Saudi
Arabia dictate
conservative
dress for both
men and women.
DRESS
8. A man's headdress consists of
three things: the tagia, a small
white cap that keeps the gutra
from slipping off the head.
MEN’S DRESS
9. WOMAN’S DRESS
They normally wear a voluminous
black cloak called an abayah, a
scarf covering her hair and a
full face veil.
10. Food staples in Saudi
Arabian cuisine include
lamb, grilled chicken,
falafel (deep-fried
chickpea balls),
shawarma (spit-cooked
sliced lamb), mutabbaq
and Ful medames. Arabic
unleavened bread, or
FOOD
11.
12. Soccer is an extremely
popular sport in Saudi
Arabia. Especially the
Saudi Arabia national
soccer team is
considered one of the
most successful
national teams in Asia.
SPORT
13.
14. The Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia is an Islamic
theocratic monarchy in
which Islam is the official
religion; the law requires
that all Saudi citizens be
Muslims. Religious freedom
is non-existent. Moreover,
RELIGION
