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'''Jeddah''' is the second largest city in [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is located on the coast of the [[Red Sea]], is the principal seaport of Saudi Arabia, and the main entry point for foreign pilgrims who arrive to perform the annual [[Hajj]] (Muslim pilgrimage to [[Mecca]]) (or "Makkah").
'''Jeddah''' is the second largest city in [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is located on the coast of the [[Red Sea]], is the principal seaport of Saudi Arabia, and the main entry point for foreign pilgrims who arrive to perform the annual [[Hajj]] (Muslim pilgrimage to [[Mecca]]) (or "Makkah").
The origin of the city's name is unclear, but is likely to have come from the Arabic word "Juddah" meaning "seashore". However, some say that it comes from the Arabic word for "grandmother", "Jaddah".
The origin of the city's name is unclear, but is likely to have come from the [[Arabic]] word "Juddah" meaning "seashore". However, some say that it comes from the Arabic word for "grandmother", "Jaddah".
== History ==
== History ==
== People & Culture ==
== People & Culture ==
Much of daily life in Jeddah, as in other Saudi Arabian cities, is governed by the traditions of their Islamic religion as set forth in the [[Qur'an]]. At set times during the day Muslims are called to prayer from the mosques. Businesses close during each of the five prayer times.
Much of daily life in Jeddah, as in other Saudi Arabian cities, is governed by the traditions of their [[Islamic]] religion as set forth in the [[Qur'an]]. At set times during the day Muslims are called to prayer from the mosques. Businesses close during each of the five prayer times.
Jeddah, as all of Saudi Arabia, is governed by Islamic law. The legal system is called [[Shari’a]], and is based on Islam and the Qur'an. The official language is [[Arabic]]. English is also commonly spoken in many businesses.
Jeddah, as all of Saudi Arabia, is governed by Islamic law. The legal system is called [[Shari’a]], and is based on Islam and the Qur'an. The official language is [[Arabic]]. English is also commonly spoken in many businesses.