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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Haitham EL-TABEI

War-stranded Sudanese Find Solace In Saudi's 'Little Khartoum'

Saudi Arabia's Sudanese community gather in Riyadh to eat, pray and console each other about the conflict ravaging their country (Credit: AFP)

Stranded abroad by almost a year of war, Saudi Arabia's swelling Sudanese community are drawn to Riyadh's "Little Khartoum" where they can eat, pray and console each other about the conflict ravaging their country.

During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Sudanese men, some in traditional robes and turbans, gather daily for the fast-breaking "iftar" evening meal and prayers in southern Riyadh's Ghubairah area.

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