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Why do men in Saudi Arabia wear Thobes?

A man wearing a Saudi Arabian Thobe with a red and white checked Ghutra and a black Agal.
 The Thobe is perfectly suited for the hot desert climate of Saudi Arabia. The Quran states that a man should be judged by his deeds not on his appearance so the Thobe also expresses equality.

Thobe:
A loose, long-sleeved, ankle-length garment. Summer Thobes are white and made of cotton and winter Thobes can be darker and made of wool.
Tagiyah:
A white knitted skull cap worn under the Ghutra.
Ghutra:
A square scarf, made of cotton or silk, folded in a triangle and worn over the Tagiyah. It is either all white or red and white checked. There is no significance placed on which kind the man wears.
Agal:
A thick, double, black cord that is worn on the top of the Ghutra to hold it in place.
Arabic Proverb - Eat whatever you like, but dress as others do.
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