The Hajj

The Hajj is the duty of every able Muslim, a pilgrimage to Mecca, the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed. It is the fifth and final pillar of Islam, guided by the prophet, and each year roughly two million devout Muslims take the journey. The pilgrims, or hajjis, wear white as a symbol of their purity and equality throughout the occasion whereupon all gather around the Great Mosque in Mecca to walk seven times around the Kabah shrine before kissing it, in one of the most famous displays of religious duty in the entire world. It is almost impossible for non-Muslim's to partake, although many have tried and succeeded over the years, including famous explorer Sir Richard Burton.

Riyadh Motor Show

The Riyadh Motor Show is the oldest and most important motor show in the region. The top manufacturers from around the world display their stuff to the largest market in the Middle East. This year it is expected to gather almost 100,000, automotive consumers under one roof as the event runs concurrently with Saudi Autoshop.