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	<description>An FYI on making hijrah, living in KSA &#38; some other things in between.</description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Blood Drive in Jeddah, Riyaadh &#38; Dammaam</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blood Drive in Jeddah, Riyaadh &#38; Dammaam

King Faisal Specialist Hospital
July 26th - Aug. 26th
Healthy candidates between the ages of 17 - 60 yrs.  
Contact mgalbakri@acig.com.sa
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		<title>Bison Roller-Skate, Motorcycle &#38; 4&#215;4 Tournament</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roller-skates, motorbikes and 4x4 show/tournament for the first time in Jeddah. 
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		<title>A Rash of Food Poisoning in the City: Emergency Tele: 940</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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As salaamu &#8216;alaikum. My husband was ill this morning and guessed that food poisoning was the culprit. I came across an article in the Arab News today&#8230;his guess was on point. 
 
The Jeddah Municipality has an emergency telephone line set up to receive complaints concerning food poisoning and decomposition. 
 
Emergency Tele: 940

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		<title>Color Me Mine: Ceramics painting studio for all ages.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
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As salaamu &#8216;alaikum. I&#8217;ve never been&#8230;just sharing some info if you want to check it out In Shaa Allaah.
 
 
Color Me Mine: Ceramics painting studio for all ages.

Coral Mall (off Tahlia St., opposite Fuddruckers)
2nd Flr.
Telephone #: 284 7447
Open Saturday to Thursday 10am-1pm and 5-10pm 
Fridays 5-10pm.

Haneefah


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		<title>What not to Wear: Matte Faux Leather Shoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Quick update&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick update&#8230;
 
As salaamu &#8216;alaikum. Pardon my lack of beneficial blogging. I&#8217;m almost done with exams (Sun. will be the last day - Alhamdulillaah) and will be able to share more regarding hijrah.
 
Baarakallaahu feekum for being patient. There a few comments to post and reply to&#8230;.I&#8217;m getting there In Shaa Allaah.
 
Haneefah
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		<title>Memoirs of the Youngest Attendant of King Abdul Aziz</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The king possessed a unique personality with sound judgment and foresight and all his qualities were topped by clemency and gentleness.]]></description>
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		<title>#2: How to Spot a Westerner in Saudi &#8216;Arabia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tube socks...]]></description>
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		<title>Hijrah Humor: How to Spot a Westerner in Saudi Arabia</title>
		<link>http://desertdiaries.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/hijrah-humor-how-to-spot-a-westerner-in-saudi-arabia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
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As salaamu &#8216;alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh. They&#8217;re only ones happy to see/trying to play with rabid alley cats while the locals (even the small children) look on in utter shock and disbelief. 


Haneefah


*All events, signs, etc. posted under Hijrah Humor are REAL.*

 
 

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		<title>Family Oriented Fun: &#8216;Abdur Ra&#8217;oof Khaleel Museum</title>
		<link>http://desertdiaries.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/family-oriented-fun-abdur-raoof-khaleel-museum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abdur Ra'oof Khaleel Museum. Tele#: 58 487 5677. Al Mathaf St. - Hayy Al Andalus. Four homes with more than 10,000 artifacts. 
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		<title>Family Oriented Fun:Water Balloon Baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the ball's full of water, every hit makes a splash!

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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s summer, and this city will be launching its annual festival on Wednesday. Seen as an effort to market the city as a tourist spot, some 300 activities and events have been planned for the 29th Jeddah Summer Festival, aiming to provide entertainment in the Kingdom’s melting pot.
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		<title>The Prohibition of Harming Non-Muslims Residing in Muslim Lands</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As salaamu &#8216;alaikum. Harming Non-Muslims Residing in Muslim Lands by Shaykh &#8216;Abdul &#8216;Azeez bin Baaz.


Haneefah
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently discovered archaeological remains are indicating that Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is home to an undiscovered and historical city buried under modern-day Jeddah. Researchers, who argue this point, have drawn evidence from discoveries that were made when some inhabitants and architects found old ruins and tools whilst digging in certain areas.
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		<title>Jeddah Preps for Summer Action</title>
		<link>http://desertdiaries.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/jeddah-preps-for-summer-action/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The municipality is currently working on rehabilitating more than 125 public parks around the city. 
They've also identified 50 open yards around the city which would become public facilities and play grounds in the near future. ]]></description>
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