concept   weekend
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, the weekend is typically on Friday and Saturday, with Friday being a religiously significant day.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 friday Middle Eastern countries Friday is the holiest day of the week in Islam, a day of congregational prayers and religious significance. 1
2 saturday Middle Eastern countries Considered the first day of the weekend and often a working day 1
3 saturday Middle Eastern countries In some Middle Eastern countries, Saturday is a regular working day and the weekend begins on Friday. 1
4 saturday Middle Eastern countries Saturday is generally considered a regular workday, and the weekend is typically on Friday and Saturday. 1
5 saturday Middle Eastern culture In some Middle Eastern countries, Saturday is a regular workday, and the weekend typically falls on Friday and Saturday. 1
6 thursday Middle Eastern countries Thursday holds significance as the day before Friday, the holy day of Jumu'ah in Islam, and is often associated with special religious observances and gatherings. 1
7 thursday Middle Eastern countries In some Middle Eastern countries, Thursday is considered the start of the weekend, with Friday being the official day off for congregational prayers and rest. 1
8 thursday Middle Eastern countries Considered the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday. 1
9 thursday Middle Eastern culture Thursday is considered the last working day of the week, with Friday being the start of the weekend and a day of rest. 1
10 thursday Middle Eastern cultures Thursday is considered the last day of the working week, with many businesses closing early in anticipation of the weekend. 1