manawat
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Speaks English, Japanese, ASL, basic Thai & German, learning Arabic & Chinese, tourist everything
Registration: 07 November 2011
Questions about female everyday life. by HanifahAbdul-Khaliq
As salaamu alaikum (Good Morning to some) I have some questions re: the lifestyle for women in KSA. I was curious about the following: *Is niqab obligatory? *Childcare for children *Do all the schools teach Islamic studies? *What would I do if I ...
*Is niqab obligatory? No. Techicallity or not, the abaya is obligatory. And if the religious police ask you to cover your hair it helps to have a scarf on you. personally, I live in a very conservative area and find my life easier by wearing it ... Read More
How many pair of shoes should one own?
Thank you for sharing with us! I read through your blog and it was a lot of fun to read. Read More
Introduction + Questions by LegendaryKTC
Hello to you all! I just relocated to Riyadh from the US, Richmond, VA, to be specific. So far, I actually like it here! It'd be a little easier if I learned more Arabic before coming here but everyone has been so nice. :D Unfortunately, my ...
Welcome! I am afraid I have no advice as I have never taught, but I am sure you will do great! Read More
moving countries with a Special Education Needs child
I have a child with what would be called low special needs who has attended school in two countries (not his native). Neither school has a special needs department. Because of this we supplement at home and have him enrolled in one of the accredited ... Read More
New member introduction
Hello to everyone. I hope that you are all doing well. I have been reading the board for a couple of months now. As I find myself pondering things I thought it best/polite to introduce myself before responding to posts or asking questions. I am ... Read More