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    Old Makkah, as seen here, has been grazed over for new hotels. Unfortunately, this has erased much of the architectural and cultural history of the city. by: fatemanak Views[695] Travelers of less means often spend the whole day in and around the Grand Mosque, with their hotels a far distance from the Mosque. Affordable and nearby hotels are less available with the construction phase, as older accommodations have been demolished. by: fatemanak Views[343] Inside the Masjid-al Haram or Grand Mosque in the city of Makkah, the holiest site for Muslims. Pilgrims on the ground floor circle the Kaabah as part of the Umrah pilgrimage. While performing the pilgrimage, the men must cover themselves with two pieces of white cloth so as to eliminate any distinction of differences in wealth or status, while the women wear simple abayas. With the large influx of pilgrims, the Saudi Kingdom initiated a new development project which will knock down many of these pillars and archways built by Turkish craftsmen, so as to expand the walking area around the Kaabah. by: fatemanak Views[1818] Travelers of less means often spend the whole day in and around the Grand Mosque, with their hotels a far distance from the Mosque. Affordable and nearby hotels are less available with the construction phase, as older accommodations have been demolished. by: fatemanak Views[262] Upon leaving the beach, I saw a man praying facing west towards the Kabaa in Mecca. For me, this was a sight to behold. He appeared transfixed in worship, undisturbed by the presence of the gathering crowds. Wherever I went in Karachi my camera came with me. I was captivated by the sights, sounds & multitude of textures. What I saw as strange & even simply beautiful to the locals it was part of the mundane, daily routine. This imperfect yet authentic & real Karachi was starring right at me. You used to be a part of this nation but it’s no longer yours. Yet still somehow our lives intertwined. by: iamrahma Views[518]
     
    Even in the endless desert we found some creatures. These dromedars were found near the border of Saudi Arabia. by: faragoadam Views[229]     

    Ma'asallama Magic Kingdom, thanks for the memories

    SAUDI ARABIA | Sun, 18 Jun 2017 | By gemma_laing | Views [1583]

    A place you can call home for now, for today, for yesterday, maybe even for tomorrow. A place that totally consumes your soul, at least for this week. A fear that intermittently exists, a curiosity that would kill the cat, a feeling of the strangest ... Read more >

    Tags: middle east, on the road, saudi arabia

    Travelling Al Baha City

    SAUDI ARABIA | Sun, 4 Oct 2015 | By abdulhafizali | Views [384]

        Saudi Arabia is a blessed Islamic country that everything is under control when it comes to religion, culture and economic values. Who have thought that Saudi Arabia is a country that simplifies diveristy and amazing tourist destination? ... Read more >

    Tags: al baha city, expat traveller, jeddah, saudi arabia, travel with hafiz

    Safety Tips for the Hajj

    SAUDI ARABIA | Mon, 17 Sep 2012 | By safetyhub | Views [1641] | Comments [1]

    Hajj is the number one reason for visiting Saudi Arabia. Every moslem is expected to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their life - cheap jet travel has made that possible for more and more people and as many as three million people ... Read more >

    Tags: middle east, saudi arabia, travel-safety

    Tips on Travel in Saudi Arabia

    SAUDI ARABIA | Thu, 21 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1229] | Video

    (Two things: how tough are those flip-flops, and how smooth is that road!) On the plus side, car rental is readily available in Saudi Arabia and petrol prices are amongst the cheapest in the world. Highways that connect major cities ... Read more >

    Tags: middle east, saudi arabia, travel-safety, travel-transport

    A Guide to Saudi Law & Customs

    SAUDI ARABIA | Thu, 21 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [2700] | Comments [3]

    Other than serious crimes the main concern with local laws for travellers in Saudi Arabia is breaching Islamic codes of morality, which can be a lot stricter than you think and what many foreign travellers may see as a non-event, may in fact get ... Read more >

    Tags: crime, islam, law, middle east, saudi arabia, travel-legal, travel-tips

    Crime & Terror Risk in Saudi Arabia

    SAUDI ARABIA | Thu, 21 Jul 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [1578]

    You will see the national flag has a representation of a large sword on it, remember this.  Crime levels in Saudi Arabia are generally low, although there has been an increase in recent years. Be especially vigilant during the period of Hajj, as ... Read more >

    Tags: crime, middle east, saudi arabia, terror, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips

    February - Jenadriyah National Festival, Saudi Arabia

    SAUDI ARABIA | Sat, 17 Jan 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [3976] | Comments [1] | Video

    Location: Al Jenadriyah, Saudi Arabia Dates: Late February or early March Level of Participation: 2 – it’s mostly spectator only, but you can witness a great number of cultural activities Description: ... Read more >

    Tags: jenadriyah national festival, saudi arabia, world festivals

     

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