Today we woke in the seaside port of Jiddah (Jeddah). It is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia (4 million) and is the entry point to Mecca for non-Saudi pilgrims making the hajj. This evening we toured the old town, visiting the open air markets, buying incense and dates stuffed with almonds. Just before sunset, our hosts guided us to the top floor of a five-story building where the king at one point held court. He wanted us to hear the Muslim call to prayer from there. Five times a day, the mosques make the call to prayer. All the businesses close. You cannot get a haircut or a cup of coffee anywhere in the city for the 20-30 minutes of the prayer time. This video is the sound of thirty-six mosques from around the city calling Muslims to pray.
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