Weekly Saudi Arabian Trivia

Each Monday a new and interesting tidbit of Saudi Arabian information will be posted. Monday, December 26 Saudi Arabian Flag Protocol The script in the center of the Saudi Arabian flag is the First Pillar of Islam also know as the Islamic declaration of faith: There is no God but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God. The inscription makes the flag sacred so the flag is never dip in salute or flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Science Fair Projects: Flag of Saudi Arabia Permanent Page Link   Monday, December 19 Why Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world named after a ruling Royal Family; the Saud family. The American Enterprise: Saudi Arabia: A Successful Anomaly Permanent Page Link   Monday, December 12 Saudi Arabian Work Week The work week in Saudi Arabia is from Saturday through Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and the weekend is Thursday and Friday. The Muslim Sabbath is Friday and you will often see large crowds attending the afternoon prayer in the larger Mosques. Saudi Arabian Business Council: Basic Facts Permanent Page Link   Monday, December 5 Religion Demographics Religion       KSA       USA Muslim       100%       1% Protestant       0%       52% Roman Catholic       0%       24% Mormon       0%       2% Mormon       0%       2% Jewish       0%       1% Other       0%       10% None       0%       10% The World Factbook:  Saudi Arabia, United States Permanent Page Link

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