COLORS OF SAUDI ARABIA

VIBRANT SPICES

WHIMSICAL SPLASHY PAINTJOB

FRUIT MARKET

CARPET SOUK

QATT - HOME DECOR WALL ART

A big Thank You to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase these photos for today's post.  Instagram - @NajranTours  and on FACEBOOK.

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SAUDI ARABIA SLICES OF LIFE

Souvenirs - starts with S

 

Scene from the Souk - A favorite

Silver Trinkets from the Souk

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Jeddah Souk Rainbow of Scarves

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Selling Good Smells in Jeddah

 A crowded little shop in Jeddah that sells things that smell good - incense, perfumes, oud.  

Very Arabian Housewares

Incense burners and elegant elongated teapots are common items found in houseware stores here in Saudi Arabia.  

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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More Scenes from the Birds & Animals Souk

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Winter Coats, Long Ears, and Branding

My husband thinks that these animals were imported from possibly Europe for the Eid holiday feast.  Many animals still bore the remnants of their winter coats, leading us to believe they came from a colder climate to Saudi Arabia. 

These long white eared black goats are just beautiful, I think. 

Many of the animals had spray painted IDs as branding on their fur to mark their ownership. 

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!

Basta Market in January

Bastah Market - a local Jeddah seasonal market that assists new businesses get off the ground.  

More Souk Shops

Fashion Knock-offs at the Souk

The souks sell a lot of knock-offs from famous brands and designers at deeply discounted prices.  

Shopping at the Souk

The souk offers all sorts of things to buy - like clothing for men, women, and children.  Shown in the first photo are house dresses commonly worn by women at home here. 

You can also find all kinds of accessories, like shoes, purses, and jewelry, and hats, underwear, and jackets.