Saudi Arabia posses a very peserved culture that is nothing like you have ever seen before. The main aspect that shaped and still shapes their culture is their root in the religion of Islam. Islam provides structure for their personal, political, economical, and legal lives. The islam faith requires them to pray five times a day. At at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. Daily life is structured around these times. The newspaper even lists the exact times that the Muslims should pray everyday. Businesses shut down on Friday because that is their Holy Day. Most businesses also close on thursday too and make their weekend Thursday and Friday. Family is very important to Saudis and they tend to have large famlies and be very close to their extended family.