1 place on the atlas covering festivals. Highlights include Eid al-Fitr.
See Saudi Arabia on the map Etiquette guide
| King | Salman bin Abdulaziz |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Mohammed bin Salman |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Saudi Arabia’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
All etiquette tips for Saudi Arabia
Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan's month of fasting with prayers, charity, family meals and gifts. The date shifts about ten days earlier each year.
This page brings together the people who lead Saudi Arabia today, a short selection of well-known people from Saudi Arabia, and the 1 place pinned for Saudi Arabia on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Saudi Arabia on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the festivals page.
As of July 2026: King: Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Salman. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Well-known people connected with Saudi Arabia include Prophet Muhammad (born in Mecca) (founder of Islam), Ibn Saud (founder of modern Saudi Arabia), King Faisal (modernising king), Ghazi Al-Gosaibi (poet and diplomat) and Abdel Rahman Munif (novelist (Saudi-born)).
Festivals on the atlas for Saudi Arabia include Eid al-Fitr. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
Choose See Saudi Arabia on the map above, or search for Saudi Arabia on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.
Greeting: Greet with 'Assalamu alaykum'. Handshakes are usual between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand. Dress: Dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered for everyone. Follow local guidance for what is expected in public. These are general customs, not legal advice.