Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Saudi Arabia

Published on 10/17/2018
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Camel Meat

Understanding that there are a lot of camels in Saudi Arabia, allows us to understand why camel is a major component of Saudi Arabian cuisine. Other foods which are indigenous to the area are a flat bread called fatir, a drinkable yogurt called laban, and a rice dish with chicken called kapsa.

Camel Meat

Camel Meat

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Using Your Right Hand

Just like what everyone knows, in Saudi Arabia, if you meet a new person, you will have to extend your right hand for a hand shake. Using your right hand is not only common courtesy, but it is also because if you use your left hand, it is considered to be unsanitary and rude. For the Saudi Arabians, their left hands are for other tasks which are less clean.

Using Your Right Hand

Using Your Right Hand

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