Saudi Arabia: Honor the Expatriate Muslims

  Ramadan is the time for Muslims to be most gracious and charitable.  It is also an appropriate time to honor the expatriate Muslims who live and work in Saudi Arabia, especially those from countries which are much poorer than Saudi Arabia.   Many Saudis will typically have bags with candies and toys for children [...]

Saudi Arabia: The Ramadan Rush

  Anyone in Saudi Arabia, whether a Saudi or expatriate, are feeling the Ramadan rush now.  The banks, government offices, schools and many businesses are now closed until after Eid al Fitr.  As a result, there is now a party atmosphere in Saudi Arabia with many shops and malls staying open until suhoor.  The streets [...]

Saudi Arabia: What is Suhoor?

  After iftar, suhoor is the other important meal during Ramadan.  Suhoor is the morning meal before the day of fasting.  It is eaten before the fajr prayer, before dawn breaks the sky.  Because suhoor is the only meal a Muslim may eat prior to the day of fasting, in many cases it may be [...]

Saudi Arabia: Some Favorite Sweets during Ramadan

  During Ramadan some of the finest and most delicious sweets are made.  I’ve chosen to put together a selection of some of the popular dishes so readers can learn (and enjoy) the sweets of Arabia too!   The first recipe is for Basboosa which you can make your own as shown in the video [...]

Saudi Arabia: What is Makkah Like?

A non-Muslim will not be allowed to go inside the Haram boundaries of Makkah.  Therefore I’ve put together some videos that can give readers a glimpse of inside Makkah. The first video is an individual driving around Makkah.  The video starts with the outskirts of Makkah which brought back many personal memories for me as [...]

Saudi Arabia: A Non-Muslim is Invited to an Iftar

    During the month of Ramadan iftar’s (breaking of the fast) become a special time.  Iftar’s can be shared events with family and close friends, even if some of the friends may not be Muslim.  It is an honor for a Muslim to share the rites of Ramadan.     If a Non-Muslim is [...]

Saudi Arabia: Ramadan Kareem

On the eve of Ramadan, American Bedu wishes all Muslim readers Ramadan Kareem.  May you have a joyous month of Ramadan filled with love and compassion.

Saudi Arabia: Just Pack A Bag

  American Bedu is pleased to endorse and follow the example of Noon and encourages American Bedu readers wherever you are to simply ‘pack a bag.’ I think Noon’s grassroots initiative is a wonderful way of making a big difference in someone’s life.  This is the perfect time to take the steps of packing your [...]

Saudi Arabia: Saffron Road Collaborating with Whole Foods for Provision of Ramadan Products

  In addition to the halal stores which abound throughout America it is also great to know that Saffron Road has entered into a collaboration with Whole Foods Markets to provide halal products during Ramadan. Saffron Road to Serve Muslim Consumers During Ramadan Brand Partnering with Whole Foods Market® to Make an Impact Throughout Islam’s [...]

Saudi Arabia: Who Spots the Moon

  Ramadan is expected to start on/about the first of August and will end on/about the 29th of August.  Ramadan is declared by the official spotting of the Crescent (new) moon.  Now my question is who is given the responsibility of spotting the moon?  I found that there is the Islamic Crescent’s Observation Project which [...]

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