Arabic Culture and information related to Saudi Arabia for primary kids. I have tried and compiled the information using internet for educational purpose.

1. Asalaamu Alaikkum
“May peace be upon you and may
God's blessings be with you.”

9. First Mosque in the world
Masjid – E - Haram

10. Muslims pray five times a
day, asking God for his
love.
They pray, “Oh God! You
are Peace and from you,
is Peace; Blessed are
you, O Lord of Majesty
and Bounty.”

11. THE RELIGION OF ISLAM
The Holy Quran has been sent
for the guidance of mankind. It
is full of wisdom and
commands.

12. COSTUME

13. • Never show bare
shoulders, stomach, calves
and thighs.
• Despite the heat, most of
the body must always
remain covered.
•Women should always wear
modest clothing in public.
High necklines sleeves at
least to the elbows are
expected. Hemlines, if not
ankle-length should at least
be well below the knee. A
look of baggy concealment
should be the goal, pants or
pant suits are not
recommended. It is a good
idea to keep a scarf
handy, especially if entering
a Mosque.

14. • A jacket and tie are
usually required for
men at business
meetings. Men should
wear long pants and a
shirt, preferably long-
sleeved, buttoned up
to the collar. Men
should also avoid
wearing visible
jewellry, particularly
around the neck.

15. FESTIVALS

16. JENARDIYAH FESTIVAL
Jenadriyah Festival is Saudi Arabia’s first National Heritage
and Folk Culture Festival and features camel races, folk
dancers, poetry reading and feasting.

18. Saudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom)
This is the most significant day in the country’s history, on
which Saudi Arabia was officially declared an independent
state. It is celebrated by locals with a national public
holiday and is one of the few events in the country’s
calendar that is not religiously affiliated.

21. Eid al Adha
Otherwise known as the Festival of Sacrifice, Eid al Adha
is a festival which remembers the time that God tested
Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Ismail. During
this time, the locals sacrifice sheep and other animals as a
symbolic gesture of the sheep that Abraham offered after
God declared Ishmael’s sacrifice unnecessary.

22. FOOD

24. • It is common to remove your shoes before entering a building. Follow the
lead of your host.
• In the Muslim world, Friday is the day of rest.
• The left hand is considered unclean and reserved for hygiene avoid gestures
with the right hand. Do not point at another person and do not eat with the
left hand.
• Try not to cross your legs when sitting. Never show the bottom of your feet.
• The "thumbs up" gesture is offensive.
• Gifts are not necessary, but appreciated. Avoid admiring an item too
much, you host may feel obligated to give it to you. When offered a gift, it is
impolite to refuse.
• Women in Saudi Arabia are not permitted to drive vehicles.