Saudi Arabia

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Largest country on the
Arabian Peninsula
Capital – Riyadh,
political center of the
country

2.

Culture and Economy
World leader in oil
production
Islam – foundation of
culture and legislation
Holy cities: Mecca and
Medina

3. Religious Holidays

• Dates determined by lunar calendar
• Main holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-
Adha
• Associated with end of fasting Hajj

4. National Celebrations

• Established by the state
• Symbolize unite and development
• Celebrated according to Gregorian
calendar

5. Founding Day

Annualy on February
22
Honors the first Saudi
State (1727)
Emphasizes historical
roots

6. Eid al-Fitr

End of Ramadan month
1st-3rd of Shawwal month
Prayers, new clothes, visiting
relatives

7. Significanse of Eid al-Fitr

Significanse of Eid alFitr
• Reward for fasting and
purification
• Obligatory charity to thr poor
• Celebration of joy and
gratitude

8. Eid al-Adha

Conclusion of Hajj
10th – 13th of Dhu alHijjah month
Sacrifice and prayers

9. Significance of Eid al-Adha

Significance of Eid alAdha
• Submission to God’s will
• Meat distributed to family
and poor
• Celebration of mercy and
unity

10. Holiday Comparsion

• Both are major Islamic
holidays
• Eid al-Fitr: after fasting
(1st-3rd Shawwal)
• Eid al-Adha: after Hajj
(10th-13th Dhu al-Hijjah)