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The Islamic Pilgrimage – Customs Of Hajj And Eid Al Adha

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The Islamic Pilgrimage refers to Hajj which is performed by Muslims annually in Mecca, which is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A variety of customs are to be followed to fulfil the ritual of the Islamic Pilgrimage and they ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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The Islamic Pilgrimage – History Of Hajj From Hundreds Of Years Ago

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The Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, to Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, brings an estimated 2.5 million visitors every single year. Such an enormous gathering makes it the largest yearly congregation of people in the world. The 2017 pilgrimage ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Day Of Arafat – Forgiveness And Sacrifice In The Month Of Dhul Hijjah

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In Islam, some days are considered are more important than the rest, one of such days is the Day of Arafat. It falls on the lunar Islamic calendar on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, which is the last month of ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Souq Okaz of Taif – A Cultural Festival That Celebrates Tradiontalism

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Souq Okaz is an open air market, near Taif, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was the largest and best-known market in pre-Islamic times. Today it has become a popular tourist destination. Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Wahbah Crater – Volcanos, Vegetation And Tourism of Taif

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The Al Wahbah crater is a volcanic crater, which is almost 250 kilometres away from Taif. The bottom of the crater is covered with white sodium phosphate crystals. It a sight to see and explore. Hiking there and through it ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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The Marching Carnival In City Of Riyadh For Eid Ul Fitr Festivities

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Eid Ul Fitr is a widely celebrated event throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In Riyadh, it is also celebrated by various activities which include the whole community in the festivities. One such celebration is that of the Marching Carnival. ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Students of Saudi Arabia Experience the Longest Summer Vacation

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In 2017, the academic year which begins from 2016 and goes on till 2017, the summer break for Saudi Arabian students has started from 25th of May and will last till the 10th of September. This will mean that the ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Eid Ul Fitr in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Celebrations And Holidays

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In various Islamic countries across the globe, Muslims will gather to celebrate Eid Ul Fitr on Sunday, a holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan throughout which, Muslims have fasted variously and now will celebrate and reward ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Eid Ul Fitr Traditions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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After the month of fasting is over, Muslims celebrate Eid Ul-Fitr, which this year 2017 will be 12 days long holiday during which most government offices will be closed. Eid Ul-Fitr is a festival that is celebrated with immense splendour ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة
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Preparing For Eid Ul Fitr in Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia is a witness to one of the grandest Eid ul Fitr celebrations in the world with all sorts of flamboyant decorations and lavish feasts. This festival demands devotees to showcase their generosity and hospitality through the holy month ...المزيد عن هذه الشقة المفروشة