For instance, muslim Barbie.
And a board game to teach young muslims that mosque can be fun (???) I'm terribly curious about how to play this game, so if any of you could shed light on this, I'd be uber grateful. I won't lie, there is a part of me that really really wants to buy this game just to see what's inside.
Here's another one. I assume that the game doesn't really revolve around washing your face and going to the bathroom, 'cause I mastered those skills at four and fail to see the challenge in that.... No, it must have something to do with prayer time, am I right?
And this is just a picture I took at Ikea. This is their stuffed beaver display and it reminded me of home. There's something kind of macabre about seeing your national mascot scattered on the floor like this. Is Ikea trying to send us a message, Canada?
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Salam sis,
I totally forgot that I had to go shopping, the kids would be so upset...
My daughter got the Fulla doll while we were in Egypt...I like a "barbie" with hijab and modest clithes.
Hi there :)
I've been wanting to comment on ur blog fr a while, I really enjoy reading ur posts, a very interesting and unique perspective to the whole "living in the kingdom" thing.
Regarding the board game for washing your face etc... ur right, its the pre-prayer washing technique thats being taught to kids.
Hope ur enjoying the last days of summer, looking fwd to Eid hols? I know I am.
Waitaminute, 5 Saudi Riyal is makes the toys about $1.33US, or $1.42CDN. That's pretty cheap!
Hi!
I'll skip the doll :P
as for the two books, they contain quizez for kids to compete with each other on whos more knowledgable in the subjects raised, also a fun way to learn it if you dont already know how, the first book is on the manners in the Masjid "mosque" and the second on is on ablution "getting washed for prayer", you can consider them education with fun tools, in a way. though I don't recall dad using that on me, but heck if its in the markets, somebody is usin`em.
Salman
PS. found your blog through expat-blog.com, I hope o be reading more of your posts.
Hi guys! Awesome, thanks for all your comments explaining the games. I was realy wondering about them.
Salma, you might find it funny, but I actually bought one as a souvenir from Saudi.
Mev - Eid was awesome because we left the country this time like every other sane couple does.
And yeah, I was wondering about those prices too - I didn't think they could be right. Maybe on my next trip to Carrefour I'll pick one up.
Always nice to see who's reading, so thanks for the comments.
that some sad, messy beaver...
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