Jaw-Dropping Facts & Photos From Saudi Arabia

Published on 09/20/2018
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His Garb

Saudi men have their own set of traditional clothes. This includes a white lightweight cotton garment called ‘thobe,’ a traditional head scarf called ‘gutra,’ and a ‘bischt’ which resembles a graduation gown.

His Garb

His Garb

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Selling Lingerie

Before the year 2012, ladies in Saudi Arabia had to purchase their lingerie from male sellers, which made the women feel uncomfortable. That was because women were not allowed to have jobs outside their homes. However, this law was changed in 2012. That same year, King Abdullah transferred the rights to exclusively sell lingerie to women only.

Selling Lingerie

Selling Lingerie

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