Today, thousands of international travelers have decided to visit Saudi Arabia for the first time for tourism, to see family, for business or even religious pilgrimage. Many visitors will probably...
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In Saudi Arabia, you don’t see the Saudi flag much. However, on Saudi National Day, 23rd of September each year, the flag can be seen everywhere, over public buildings, kids and families sporting...
Why Are Non-Muslims Not Allowed Into The Cities Of Mecca And Madinah?
Since September 2019, international visitors from many countries can easily visit anywhere in Saudi Arabia using the new Saudi eVisa. However, if the visitor is a non-Muslim, he/she is strictly NOT...
When I first visited the Haram Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2003, I was very surprised to see Muslims struggling to kiss the Black Stone (Hajr Al Aswad). Obviously, they do...
The Tourists Guide To The 10 Amazing Volcanoes in Saudi Arabia
You would be astounded to know that Saudi Arabia has more than 2,000 volcanoes in the Western province. In addition, there are huge 12 lava fields called Harrats. They run north to south of the...
Recently a number of people sent me Whats Apps from the UK and the USA asking about the Saudi Seasons. I had no idea, until one day a young Saudi student told me about a musical concert in the...