Each Monday a new and interesting tidbit of Saudi Arabian information will be posted.
Monday, April 25
Basic Law: General Principles
Article 6:
Citizens shall pledge allegiance to the King on the basis of the Book of God and the Prophet's Sunnah, as well as on the principle of "hearing is obeying" both in prosperity and adversity, in situations pleasant and unpleasant.
Saudi Arabian Information Resource: Basic Law: System of Government
Monday, April 18
Weather in Saudi Arabia
Summer is hot with temperatures in some areas reaching 49°C (120°F). Winter is cooler with an average temperature of 23°C (74°F) in Jeddah and 14°C (58°F) in Riyadh. Winter temperatures drop below freezing in the central and northern parts of the country and snow and ice sometimes occur in the higher elevations in the south-west.
Arab.net: Saudi Arabia: Climate
Monday, April 11
Basic Law: System of Government
Article 5:
(a) The system of government in Saudi Arabia shall be monarchical.
(b) The dynasty right shall be confined to the sons of the Founder, King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud (Ibn Saud), and the sons of sons. The most eligible among them shall be invited, through the process of "bai'ah"*
(c) The King names the Crown Prince and may relieve him of his duties by Royal Order.
(d) The Crown Prince shall devote full time to his office and to any other duties which may be assigned to him by the King.
(e) The Crown Prince shall assume the powers of the King on the latter's death pending the outcome of the "bai'ah".
* The leader of an Islamic state is confirmed by the people through a process known as bai'ah; a symbolic contract between the leader and the people wherein the leader promises to obey Islamic law and the people, in exchange, promise their allegiance.
Saudi Arabian Information Resource: Basic Law: System of Government
Monday, April 4
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The capitol of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. The name Riyadh is derived from the Arabic word “rawdah” meaning a place of gardens and trees. The city covers approximately 600 square miles (1600 square kilometers) and has a population of more than 4.7 million.
Tour Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Photo Page
Saudi Arabian Information Resource: Riyadh
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