Jaw-Dropping Facts & Photos From Saudi Arabia

Published on 09/20/2018
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Stoning The Devil

On Eid al-Adha or the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, stones are thrown at symbolic pillars by worshipers. They do this in order to symbolize the devil’s stoning, which is done by using seven stones.

Stoning The Devil

Stoning The Devil

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Going Nuclear

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have long had close relations when it comes to the military. The nuclear program in Pakistan has provided funds by the Saudi kingdom, and many people believe that Saudi Arabia would subsequently like to purchase nuclear weapons from Pakistanis.

Going Nuclear

Going Nuclear

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