Major Holidays Dawn-to-dusk fasting marks Ramadan, the holiest season of the year | Traditional fare includes spicy dishes made with pita bread, rice, lentils, grains, lamb and chicken |
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It was primarily an oral tradition during the nomadic days of Bedouins, a form of preservation of history, traditions and social values | Women may not converse with men or show affection in public |
For instance, the annual Jenadriyah National Culture and Heritage Festival, features the reading of poetry by established poets.
23Pork is considered unclean and is prohibited | The Jenadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival, organized by the National Guard under the command of the Crown Prince, also plays a crucial role in preserving Saudi national heritage |
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Spoken Arabic appears in a variety of dialects one of which is the Gulf dialect Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE | Alcohol consumption is forbidden in accordance with religious practices, and there is no nightlife to speak of |
The festival begins with a traditional camel race and is intended to embrace all aspects of Saudi Arabian traditions and culture.
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