Do Middle Eastern People wear sandals because it's religious?

I see Middle Eastern people wear sandals everywhere, even in cooler places like the mall. Do they wear sandals because it's religious?

Do Middle Eastern People wear sandals because it's religious?
Maybe because they know their Feet are Sexy, and they want to show them off.
Reply:no its to keep the other people from running away because if they wore shoes all the time there feet would stink.
Reply:No, it's just practical to wear sandals when you pray. Because Muslims will take ablution (wash the face, hands, feet) 5 times a day. So you want to wear something practical.
Reply:That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Indians are known to wear sandals as well...?...And not all Middle Easterners have the same religion, I for one am Christian, yes Christian, one of the group of people to accept Jesus. Don't be so ignorant. :)
Reply:WTF ??!! I'm middle eastern and I don't think I've ever worn a sandal ! Plus, no bragging, I have 2 nikes, so apparently, we can afford them !
Reply:of course NO !!!!!!!!!!
Reply:No, they cannot afford Nikes. Besides, closed toed shoes are less sanitary, especially in the heat.
Reply:Things like this are determined by cultural customs.
Reply:No, they're more comfortable.
Reply:ADF ois right, its just custom.
Reply:Ever been to Phoenix, Arizona?
Reply:no,absolutely not





its not connected to , but you want that in order to insult the religions people , so try to be more careful .
Reply:Do American Christians wear "Tennis Shoes" because it is religious?





No it is just cultural.
Reply:I think it's more that regular shoes are too expensive for the average Middle Easterner, and that being it's so hot there, it's better to wear sandals to prevent Athlete's foot disease.



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