SkyWatch: Crescent Moon Minaret Topper

Most Muslims claim there are no symbols of Islam, however most mosque minarets are topped with a crescent moon.  There is no doubt that the crescent moon is significant in Islam.  Its sighting marks the beginning and end of the fasting month of Ramadan.  It is also featured on the flags of many Muslim countries, along with a five point star.

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Jeddah: Lumiere Restaurant

Jeddah is a city known for its great restaurants.  Lumiere Restaurant offers fine dining in a beautiful atmosphere.  The unusual lighting along with the golden ornaments hanging from the ceiling are elegant, graceful, and exquisite.

Lumiere is perfect for any special occasion and is one of four restaurants in the Bellevue Complex, which also includes Amara, Aiji, and The Connoisseur.

Lumiere Restaurant:  Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati, Jeddah - Phone 055 535 6373 

Jeddah: Arabic Writing on Mosque

This is a mosque that stands in Jeddah's old section called Al Balad.  The mosque has detailing in the form of Arabic calligraphy (verses from the Quran) adorning its outer walls.  I think it makes for an attractive border, don't you? 

Our World: Crumbling Al Balad

Sadly the condition of many buildings in the oldest section of Jeddah have fallen into disrepair and are literally crumbling.  Strange as it may sound, many of these building are still inhabited by the poor of this city.

 


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Jeddah: Looking Up

The wooden window encasement covering the windows of the old buildings of Jeddah is often made as boxes that stick out from the walls.  

Jeddah: Lock and Chain

Another lovely old carved door in Jeddah's Al Balad district.  I like the lock and chain.  The little stickers on the wall are likely for restaurants to deliver food.  Since women are not allowed to drive in this country, nearly all restaurants offer delivery, even fast food restaurants like McDonalds and Burger King.  

Jeddah: Lone Palm Tree

A lone palm tree

at the end of the street

prying eyes behind wooden screens

satellite dishes bringing empty dreams