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HOLIDAY WEAR FOR BOYS

A vest like this is often worn over the white dress for holidays

Traditional dress is worn during the Eid holidays when Ramadan ends

Fancy gold trim is often used to fancy up holiday garments

 

TRADITIONAL MENSWEAR

The red & white checked scarves that Saudi men wear are called shemagh

Traditional clothing is available in all sizes, even babies

The egal is worn on top of the head to keep the shemagh in place

 

FANCY SCHMANCY BALLGOWNS

 

ENTOURAGE

I just love men in uniform, don't you?

 

SIGNS OF SUMMER

KID'S POOL TOYS HANGING AROUND AT SACO

WATERMELONS & VENDOR IN THE SHADE

WATER SPORTS ITEMS OFFERED AT THE MALL

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SOUVENIRS

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "Z"

STARTS WITH "Z" - ZAKAT IS ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. IT IS AN ISLAMIC OBLIGATION TO BE CHARITABLE TO THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE.

"ZIPPY" - NO ABAYA AND WEARING ZEBRA. 

I'D SAY THAT'S PRETTY "ZIPPY" FOR SAUDI ARABIA!

A FAVORITE - "ZAATAR" - A TASTY MIDDLE EASTERN MIXTURE OF VARIOUS HERBS AND SPICES, LIKE OREGANO, THYME, SUMAC, SAVORY & SESAME SEEDS, USED IN BREAD DISHES.

ANOTHER FAVORITE "Z" PIC - COLORFUL ZINNIAS

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SIGNS AND SHOPPING

MURAL, GRAFFITI & BILLBOARDS

MEN'S TRADITIONAL WEAR SHOP

ABAYA SOUK

MEN AT THE MALL

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THIS AND THAT

GATHERING PLACE IN AL BALAD

CHOOSE YOUR NUTS, MAKE YOUR OWN FRESH BUTTER

ROADSIDE SHOP IN SAUDI ARABIA

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SIGNS OF OUR TIMES

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MALL WEEKEND REFLECTIONS

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "R"

"RAINBOW" STARTS WITH "R" - PRISM "RAINBOW" ACROSS HIS THOBE

A FAVORITE - "ROSHAN" WINDOW COVERINGS OF THIS REGION

"REALLY" - TAIF'S FAMOUS PINK "ROSES" ARE REALLY FRAGRANT

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SCENES FROM AL BALAD

TRADITIONAL SAUDI DRESS & MAN WITH HENNAED BEARD

SHOPKEEPER SELLING INCENSE & PERFUMES, WAITING FOR CUSTOMERS

BULK OUD & FRANKINCENSE, PERFUMES & CREAMS

MOSQUE IN THE DISTANCE

SHOP WINDOW DISPLAY OF MIDDLE EASTERN WARES

AL BALAD IS THE OLDEST SECTOR OF JEDDAH. 

THE ORIGINS OF THE CITY DATE BACK TO 647 A.D.

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OLD BOATS & MORE

OLD BOATS WITH STORIES TO TELL

MEN IN SKIRTS (CALLED FUTA)

TAKING A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

URGENT PHONE CALL FROM THE BACK OF A TRUCK

ME & MY SHADOW

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JEDDAH WEDDING - WHAT TO WEAR?

WOMEN'S EVENING WEAR CAN BE FOUND EVERYWHERE

READY TO WEAR OR CUSTOM TAILORED

If a woman cannot find an evening gown to her liking off the rack to wear to that special wedding, fabric shops are plentiful and are staffed with seasoned tailors.  Women can select their fabrics and may be armed with photos of the style dress she wants.  All the trimmings are also selected, such as beading, buttons, lace, feathers, or many more embellishments in all colors.  

The Saudi weddings I've attended are simply jaw dropping - from the decorations, lighting, and floral arrangements, to the gowns, high heels, make-up, and accessories - not to mention the unbelievable feast that is often not served until 3am.  Have a look at a post I did a couple years ago for a rare peek inside a Saudi Wedding. 

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