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All Things Birds

Everything you need to care for, feed and keep a pet bird happy can be found at this shop down south in the Bird Souk of Jeddah.  

Shepherds and Goat Herders

Lambs, Goats, and Firewood

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Men at the Birds and Animals Souk in Jeddah

Photos taken on my recent outing to the Birds and Animals Souk in Jeddah.  I only saw men there - I was the only woman around! I'm happy to report that just about everyone was wearing face masks.

Many men purchase sheep and goats prior to the holiday to make some extra cash.  They resell the livestock from their pickup trucks.

For the Birds

Photos taken on my recent visit to Jeddah's Birds and Poultry Souk. 

Blue Skies Over Sheep

Thousands of sheep waiting to be purchased for the holiday feast, which is an Islamic tradition I explained in this recent post.

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A Visit to Jeddah's Birds and Animals Souk

Since my husband and I are still isolating as much as possible because of the virus, this past week's visit to the Bird & Animal Souk was quite a special outing for us.  Hubby wanted to get a couple of birds, and he took me along as I had never been there before and he knows I love to take photos of everything.

In the bird section, there were all kinds of birds, ranging from small pigeons to chicken and roosters to turkeys, and everything in between.  There were also rabbits and possibly other small animals in this section that I didn't see.  I was disappointed in my photos because the cages made it difficult to focus. 

This souk is really huge, several blocks long and several blocks wide, and it's way south in Jeddah. Our place is in north Jeddah, so it was a pretty long drive for us.  The next section we visited contained goats and sheep. The day we went was a few days before the holiday Eid al-Adha, so the souk was well stocked with goat and sheep. 

There were many varieties of these animals, some I had never seen before.  Right before the holiday, these animals are specifically imported for the feast. I explained about this feast in yesterday's post.

Another entire part of the souk held camels and cows. Here I thought we were just going to see birds, so I was quite pleasantly surprised that I got to see so many more animals. 

These signs are at the entrance to the Bird and Animal Souk.  You can find the location on Google Maps by typing in "Jeddah Birds and Poultry Market" or "Jeddah Cattle Market."

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Happy Eid - Long Eared Goats

My husband took me to the largest Bird and Animal Souk/Market in Jeddah.  It is far south (we live north), so it was a bit of a trek to get there.  But it was definitely worth the long drive.  The souk has areas designated for different types of animals - all kinds of birds, rabbits, goats and lambs, and cows and camels.  There was especially an abundance of thousands of goats and lambs because today is a religious holiday called Eid al Adha - marking the celebration of the end of the annual pilgrimmage Hajj.  Traditionally families celebrate by sharing food with others, and a favorite is lamb and goat. 

Wishing my Muslim friends around the world a Happy Eid!

Jeddah Fruit & Veggie Market

There are many small open air fresh produce markets all over Jeddah.  My husband likes to shop at these smaller markets for produce because it's generally much cheaper than buying the exact same thing at a big supermarket. 

Lots of times we just drive up and don't even need to get out of the car.  The workers take our order, collect our items and put them right into the car.  It's convenient and easy.  

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Jeddah Produce Market

This is a typical display in a small neighborhood outdoor produce market here in Jeddah.  These markets are conveniently located in residential areas and the produce is generally cheaper than buying it from a large air conditioned supermarket.

Pre-Corona Bastah Market

Back in January of this year, before the Corona-virus scare really took hold, the seasonal Bastah Market was well attended here in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia has been in various forms of lockdown now for almost three months. What a huge difference in the entire world in just the past few months!

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Jeddah Seasonal Outdoor Market

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Jeddah Market Souvenirs

Jeddah Market Play Area for Kids

In one corner of the big outdoor market, a brightly colored activities area for kids attracts families.  

Jeddah Outdoor Market

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