5 Reasons Why Saudis Love Winter

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/11/05

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arab Weather - With the arrival of winter in Saudi Arabia, joy fills the hearts of Saudis, as they have a special relationship with this season that combines a love of cold weather and a search for warmth. As soon as the country begins to be decorated with clouds and rain, and the natural landscapes are covered with the beauty of winter, Saudis spend their time outside, enjoying this special atmosphere.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Some people prefer to spend time in private chalets, while others prefer to go to the modern resorts in the big cities, especially in Riyadh, which has witnessed a great urban expansion.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Winter atmosphere, staying up late and nostalgia</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Winter has its own charm, with an atmosphere that invites staying up late and inspires poems and songs that evoke feelings of nostalgia and touch the imagination. During this season, Saudis love to enjoy evenings in cafes that become increasingly crowded, attracting winter lovers with the warmth and intimate atmosphere they offer.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Details of Saudi winter from a cultural perspective</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Social researcher Dr. Hassan Basfar confirms that Saudis love winter with its enchanting scenery and cool breezes, saying that they enjoy going out into the wilderness, where they gather around a campfire and chat under the stars on winter nights, and enjoy playing traditional and folk games and telling stories and tales. Saudi families also prepare for this season by preparing winter foods and buying warm clothes, which adds extra warmth to the cold weather. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="ar" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A1_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A8%... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%AA%D8%BA%D8%B0%D9%8A%D9%87_%D8%A8%D8%B5%... The beauty of camels with the torrent of Shuaib embracing it <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%84?src=hash&amp;ref_sr... my life is so beautiful <a href="https://t.co/SuMvzoDxNS">pic.twitter.com/SuMvzoDxNS</a></p> — Faris Al-Harbi (@HA_ALHarbi369) <a href="https://twitter.com/HA_ALHarbi369/status/1850628645012058182?ref_src=tws... 27, 2024</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Desert climate and its role in enhancing Saudis&#39; love for winter</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Meteorologist Turki Al-Mutairi explains that the nature of the desert climate in Saudi Arabia, which is characterized by high temperatures that sometimes reach the fifties in the summer, makes winter a special season. Most days of the year are dry and receive little rain, which makes Saudis look forward to enjoying the cold weather, especially through road trips and outings known as “kashtat.”</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="ar" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A harsh winter in Tabuk, northern <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D... , where snow begins to fall and the temperature drops below zero degrees Celsius.<br /><br /> Snowy winter North of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saudi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sau... Arabia <a href="https://t.co/EADWQQGXZQ">pic.twitter.com/EADWQQGXZQ</a></p> — TSP Geographic (@TSP_Geographic) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSP_Geographic/status/1447952217047187470?ref_src=tw... 12, 2021</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Mubarakiya Season: Best Time to Go for a Walk</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Mutairi adds that the “Al-Mubarqaniyah” season is considered one of the best times for outings in Saudi Arabia, as it includes three stars: Al-Iklil, Al-Qalb, and Al-Shula, each of which lasts for thirteen days.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%89-%D9%8A%D8%A8... does winter start in Saudi Arabia 1446?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%... Arabia | November Winter Events Schedule in Riyadh Season</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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