For centuries, Muslims across the world have shared common traditions during the holy month of Ramadan stemming from Islamic practices, such as breaking their daylight fast with dates, water or laban, as was the Prophet Muhammad’s custom. However, some local traditions, which are distinct to a particular nation or region, have found their way into the routines, feasts and celebrations that mark the holy month. Saudi Arabia, with its many diverse regions, is no different. Every year, in the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, the Kingdom’s 13 regions,…
How Islamic customs complement local traditions during Ramadan across Saudi Arabia
