X-MAS in Saudi Arabia

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diciembre 28, 2022

EID AL-ADHA We already saw that Muslims and the country of Arabia do not celebrate Christmas. If they are a little more attached to opening their borders and little by little letting people celebrate and their traditions change. But despite this, the religion of Islam has a celebration that would be similar to giving thanks to their God. Called Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice, this holiday commemorates Abraham's will. Abraham is the father of Ishmael, who is sacrificed as an act of obedience to God, before God intervened and gave him a lamb to sacrifice in his place. The 12th month of the Muslim calendar is celebrated on the tenth day, approximately from July 11 to August 8, although it is not on dates where Christmas is celebrated, it is one of the most important festivals of Islam and represents for them the same as the birth of jesus for christians. It is characterized by the offering of an animal sacrifice, either a cow or a lamb, as thanksgiving to God for saving the life o

diciembre 27, 2022

HOLIDAYS IN ARABIA One of the many changes that this country is presenting with its new leader is the possibility of vacationing here much easier than before, without as many problems as it was a few years ago. This country is one of the best to visit for its natural and archaeological attractions and all its mecca attractions and places of prayer for everyone to visit. The best time to visit is in winter when it is less hot than other dates, and at this time of Christmas it is perfect to visit the country. In the north of Arabia if they get to have a cold that reaches zero degrees in many areas visited by tourists. It does not have Covid restrictions and they do not ask you for any type of test to enter. To apply for a visa, currently in Spanish-speaking countries it can only be obtained in Spain, it costs around 180 dollars and lasts for one year, you can enter the country as many times as you want as long as your stays do not exceed 90 days. You can enter by plane from Barcelona o

diciembre 26, 2022

ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS Currently today this kingdom, like most of the world, celebrates this festival openly, each time a little more. Today Christmas shopping is present, this speaks of the current tolerance they have and the drastic changes that the country of Saudi Arabia is giving. There are gifts and decorations in many shopping centers, snowmen are seen in the capital apart from a Santa Claus in Al-Khobar, this is thanks to the arrival of many expatriates who come to the kingdom. The government's efforts for an open and moderate Islam is also an important part of why they celebrate Christmas. The growth of electronic commerce has made it easier for Christian homes to have easy and quick access to Christmas decorations to share this tradition with Muslims. Local businesses like cafes and restaurants are transformed with decorations and even offer holiday-themed Christmas drinks. It's gotten to the point where Bateel, a cafe and shop selling organic Saudi dates and luxury gift

diciembre 23, 2022

THE DECORATIONS IN ARABIA Currently, with Christmas increasingly accepted in Saudi Arabia, crowded and public places such as squares and clothing stores are opening their doors to Christmas decorations for tourists and Christians living in this country, this is because their new Prince, is a little more open to the celebrations of other countries and is leading his nation to "an open and moderate Islam." These new decorations and changes are happening mainly in the capital of Riyadh. For Muslim residents it is something very rare, something unthinkable and that they saw as impossible to happen in their country, many of the sales of Christmas decorations or even decorating public places was something illegal, it was very hidden but currently, everything has changed, the authorities they are currently ignoring the old laws of islam and today you can find all these new things in the country. Many people smuggled it into the country by buying it in nearby places like Lebanon. A

diciembre 20, 2022

MASKINA One of the things that can never be missing at a Christmas dinner are desserts, whether sweet or savory, they are an important part of dinners and of what every family prepares for this great festivity. Arabia is not far behind in its increasingly accepted Christmas celebration, this country has thousands of delicious desserts that families can taste, one of them is the "Maskina". This delicious dessert is made from nuts, one of the main ingredients of a wide variety of Arab desserts. There are different versions, some can be prepared as a cake and others are prepared as a pie. To prepare this dessert you have to do the following: Ingredients: 450 grams of wheat flour, 300 grams of sugar, 500 gr of cream, 400 gr of nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts), o il. The way of preparation is as follows: In a bowl, place the flour and sugar and stir well, l ater add the cream and mix until obtaining a uniform mass. In a floured mold place the dough and extend it,

diciembre 19, 2022

CURIOSITIES OF SAUDI ARABIA The country of Saudi Arabia, being on another continent and being ruled by another religion, has thousands of differences with our country, that is why we are going to count some of them here. The name of this monarchy is due to two things: Arabia for the Arabian peninsula and Saudi for the House of Saud, which is the family that rules the country, it is an absolutist family because they do not recognize the division of powers. Despite the standard of living they have, the resources and the luxurious life in this country they continue to use camels as the main means of transportation in the desert due to their resistance to heat, their ease of transportation on the sandy surface and the time they can take. live without drinking water, in this country the camel race is very popular, which gathers thousands of fans, even more than soccer. It is home to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the religion's most important prophet: Muhammad. T