Mandated Religious Study
In Saudi Arabia, all public schools are religious. Not surprising since the government has a mandate that everyone has to participate in Koran study every day. They begin studying the Koran during first grade, and they do it for about half of the day. In elementary school, science, math, history, and physical education average 12 periods in a week combined. On the other hand, religious studies average 9 periods weekly.
Mandated Religious Study
First Female Olympic Athletes
Crown Prince Nayef passed away in June 2012. 76 year-old Prince Salman replaced the late Crown Prince. Since Prince Salman is a defense minister who is much more liberal, it is not a coincidence that in that year, the Saudi nation sent its very first female athletes to participate and compete in the Olympics.
First Female Olympic Athletes
