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A Church in Saudi Arabia?
Negotiations are underway between Saudi Arabia and the Vatican, about the possibility of opening the first Christian church in the Kingdom. To date, Islam is the only religion permitted to be worshipped publicly. Some argue that freedom of religion should prevail, and that Muslims should reciprocate the freedom of religion enjoyed in non-Muslim countries. Others hold that Saudi Arabia is the center of Islamic history and culture, and therefore Islam should have special status in the Kingdom.

Gallery of Photos from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A glimpse of daily life and scenery from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Why Are Only Muslims Allowed in Mecca?
Mecca and Madinah are cities of great importance in Islamic tradition -- centers of pilgrimage and prayer. By law, only Muslims are allowed to enter these cities.

Report from Riyadh: The Compound Bombings
Your About.com Guide to Islam brings you the facts, dispels the rumors, and provides more detail about what actually happened the night of May 12, 2003.

Compounds Targeted in Blasts
In the May 12, 2003 bombing attack in Riyadh, terrorists targeted residential compounds that cater mainly to Western workers.

Saudi Arabian Information Resource
Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about Saudi Arabia, from Saudi Airlines flight schedules to poetry and cultural information. Run by the Saudi Ministry of Information.

Embassy of Saudi Arabia
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, D.C. is a great resource for information about the country, the culture, and the faith of the people of Saudi Arabia.

Arab News
Keep up with news in Saudi Arabia through the English-language daily newspaper of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.