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"Travel in the land and see what was the end of those before
(you)!"
Holy Qur'an (30:42)
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Saudi Arabian Travel Terminologies
Below are some of the commonly used words that a traveler come across in Saudi Arabia mostly with respect to place names. These terminologies will be useful for a better understanding of the situation.
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Ka'bah
Ka'bah is the Sacred House. The first house built on earth to worship Allah (the God Almighty) by the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail (Ishmael) by the command of God. It is a black square building (14 meter in height) in the central courtyard of Masjid Al Haram. Muslims all over the world turn towards Ka'bah during Prayer.
Kabsa
It is a rice dish made of long-grain Basmati with a mixture of spices, vegetables and meat. It is considered as a national dish of Saudi Arabia.
