Ashtaf AboArafe
Riyadh – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enriches the cultural scene in the holy month of Ramadan. Through a package of activities, events and programs held in 14 cities around the Kingdom, and more than 38 locations; Which aims to highlight the depth, diversity and rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Culture had launched the diverse cultural agenda for the blessed month of Ramadan for this year 2023, targeting tourists from inside and outside the Kingdom. And all family members of different age groups.
A number of cultural events have emerged that have attracted an increasing number of visitors. Including the “Ramadan Tent” event in the capital, Riyadh; In the area opposite King Abdullah Financial District,
As well as the “Ramadan Alley” event in Al Nada Park and Al Hizam Park, which includes activities that celebrate Ramadan memory in the old popular neighborhoods.
This is in addition to celebrating the World Heritage Day at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, as well as the “Little Explorer” event, which aims to enhance children’s contribution to learning, protection and preservation of heritage.
As for the Riyadh front, the “Taled” event was launched under the slogan “Inherited Art, Discover and Learn”, which includes an interactive space that hosts several dialogue sessions and workshops to discover the history of traditional arts.
The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, also organized a number of sports competitions. Among them is the Ramadan classification tournament for padel, in Padel «N1» in the Kairouan neighborhood, from the seventh to the 12th of the month of Ramadan, in addition to the Ramadan volleyball tournament.
A group of cultural programs and events are held in the city of Jeddah, including the “Bab Al-Balad” event in the historic city of Jeddah, which hosts a model of the Ramadan cannon, and the mesaharati that alerts the people to the pre-dawn meal, in addition to various activities that include a competition for memorizing the Holy Qur’an, the Saudi coffee corner, craftsmen’s shops, and carts. Food and cafes, Ramadan sweet shops and stands, interactive murals,
It also includes the “My Vision of My Country” activity, which includes specialized exhibitions in the Holy Qur’an, the restoration of historical mosques, old stamps and coins, and the history of Jeddah, in addition to the Diwani calligraphy workshop.
The “Ramadan Marquee Area” event also stands out as one of the main events in Historic Jeddah, and includes the Ramadan tent, the first family cinema, the food experience, the wandering characters, and the puppet theater.
In addition to the “Markaz Al-Balad” event, which includes several sites dedicated to popular games, painters, craftsmen, gourmets, and light, in addition to the “Ramadan Stories” event, and the “Wind Carpet Exhibition”, with the organization of a number of sports tournaments in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Football Federation. The Plane.
The Western Pilgrims Hall at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah hosts the “Islamic Arts Biennale”, which welcomes its visitors to explore the cultural and artistic diversity of the Islamic world.
Those wishing to know the details, dates and locations of cultural activities and events can; Visit the “Spirit of Saudi Arabia” platform and navigate a wealth of information about Ramadan activities and events around the Kingdom. Travelers wishing to visit the Kingdom to perform Umrah or enjoy various cultural events and activities around the Kingdom can visit the page dedicated to issuing visas on the “Spirit of Saudi Arabia” platform, VisitSaudi.com/Visa. To view the various options, facilities provided, accompanying packages, and special offers in this holy month.
