Saudi culture was strengthened and developed within the framework of legislation and Islamic teachings, one of the most holy and sacred parts of the world, Mecca and Medina are located in the territory of Saudi Arabia, every day on every prayer the Muezzin calls for prayer and heading Muslims to pray in mosques which scattered across the country. Thursdays and Fridays are holidays in Saudi Arabia.
The national and official Saudi men dress is a long dress made of cotton or wool known as thobe , in addition to Showmakh is a cloth made of cotton, striped in red and set on the head by OGal , or Ghutra which is a white cloth made of light cotton, both are put on the head. In some occasions such as official Eids and weddings preferably some Saudis add the Bisht. It is an Islamic traditional dress. Women's dress is a black cover for the body and called Abaya in addition, to the headscarf (Hijab) and sometimes the Niqab. Also there are places for men and places reserved for women as well. It is usual that women do not ride the car next to the foreigner driver. However, It is permissible for her to ride beside her Mahram because it is permissible according to religious teachings.
Saudi prevents eating pork and drinking ( wine ) liquor of all kinds and it is strictly prohibited, according to the vision of Islamic law. The available food is the bread and rice dishes for every meal. The famous dish in Saudi Arabia is Kabsa, in addition to Ghozi and Mandi. Arabic coffee is one of the most important traditions of Saudi society and one of the most important aspects of hospitality, which is usually served with dates, as well as Arab tea, which is often mixed with mint.it is one of the habits of Saudi society, which is drunk in unofficial meetings among friends and family to formal meetings engagement and wedding parties.
One famous national customs in Saudi Arabia that practiced collectively, which is considered as a National dance in Saudi Arabia is Ardah dance which is danced with swords that inspired by the traditions of the Bedouin .Najdia is also a collection of folk dances. Each region in Saudi Arabia has a certain way of dancing it. It is a product of evolution that usually comes from an old Arabs who are known as Arabs since the time of ignorance in times of war. .although there are no texts in the old Arab heritage from which there is a link between Ardah of that time, and the one that known today, but Najdia is known as the art of war that danced by the people after the victory in the battles.