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A Briefing: Trip to Thuwal Beach from Makkah
We made a quick trip up to Thuwal on Cinco de Mayo to catch the sunset from the beach. Thuwal is a coastal town approximately an hour north of Jeddah situated on the Red Sea. Our…
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Snapshots: Star Wars Day Sunset at the Edge of Makkah
On any given evening while looking west from Al-Zaidy District on the western edge of Makkah, the sun can be seen setting over the rocky hills in the distance. I managed to grab a couple photos…
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Snapshots: The Neighborhood Mosques of Al Hamra District
The average neighborhood in Makkah has quite a few masjids (mosques). In Al Hamra alone, there are approximately 14, with at least 2 under construction (that I have counted) – not counting prayer rooms often found…
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A Briefing: Camelspotting
There’s no straightforward answer to the question, Where is the best area in the Makkah region to spot camels? Unless you operate on camel-time (or happen to be a camel herder yourself), the question may even…
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