List of Twenty Heritage Professions in Saudi Arabia

There was a wide variety of professions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the past, due to the diversity in local communities and the differing landscapes across the provinces, including:

· Pilgrim Guidance (al-Towafah): The guide (al-Mutawif) assists pilgrims in performing their religious rituals.

· Rose Distillation: It means producing rosewater through distillation, a craft famous in Taif Province, known for its rose cultivation.

· Water Distribution (as-Siqayah): It is a popular profession in Makkah al-Mukarramah involving providing water to pilgrims and Umrah performers.

· Jewelry Making: It is the profession of those who craft gold, silver, and copper ornaments, adorned with engravings and decorations.

· Blacksmithing: It is practiced by blacksmiths who forge swords, weapons, iron keys, and horseshoes.

· Weaving: Weavers produce traditional cloaks (al-Mashalih), tents (Boyout al-Sha'ar), and rugs.

· Palm frond crafting: Palm frond is used to make date baskets, circular mats (Sufrah), etc.

· Leathercraft: Leather craftsmen make shoes and water skins (Qirab).

· Carpentry: Carpenters produce various wooden items essential for everyday use.

· Prayer beads "Sibhah" making: They were originally crafted from al-Yusr wood from the Red Sea coasts, later replaced with plastic.

· Pottery Making: Potters use clay paste and then shape it to produce pottery vessels, jugs, and water clay pots "al-Zeer."

· Ghee sellers (al-Sammanah): It refers to those who sell natural ghee made from sheep and cow milk.

· Cotton Stuffing (al-Nidafah or al-Tanajid): Workers in this profession Card and soften cotton to fill mattresses and pillows before stitching them.

· Perfumery (al-Ettarah): 'Al-Attarji,' who works in this profession, sells oud, perfumes, and fragrances.

· Baking: Bakers prepare bread, rusk, and cakes.

· Al-Musaharati: He goes around the neighborhoods to inform people about suhoor timein Ramadan.

· Storytellers: They narrate tales and historical stories to café-goers at night.

· Butchery: It is the profession of those who prepare, cut, and sell meat.

· Builder: It refers to those who plan and build traditional houses.

· Sesame Oil Extraction: "Al-Assar," who works in this profession, extracts sesame oil using traditional tools.