Fun and festivities in Saudi Arabia - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
Saudi Arabia is a country where everything is subject to religious dogmas. There are not many official holidays here. All of them are religious in nature. New Year is not celebrated in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the religious police forbade foreigners and tourists living in the country to celebrate the New Year. This is due to the fact that the country lives on a different calendar. The Muslim New Year (Muharram) is not celebrated in a special way. Valentine's Day is also banned as a holiday that is alien to Islam and undermines morals.
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One of the few secular holidays is celebrated on September 23. This is the Saudi Arabian National Day. Abdulaziz of the Saud family captured Riyadh and then the entire Nejd region in 1902. The date is timed to coincide with the unification of Nejd and Hejaz under the rule of Abdulaziz al Saud. This happened in 1932. The operetta was shown for the first time in the Kingdom's history on this day in 2018. Women were allowed access to stadiums.
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Wild fun, peculiar to the countries of South America, is not accepted in Saudi Arabia. But still, several festivals are held here. Janadriyah is a folk festival dedicated to the cultural heritage of the country. It was held in 1985 for the first time. The Royal family patronizes the holiday. The National Guard is organizing it. Camel races and concerts of national music are held during the holiday. This is one of the few places where you can see public dancing. Ardah is a national dance performed only by men. Two rows of men, armed with sticks or swords, stand opposite each other. They dance to the sound of drums. The dancers are dressed in traditional costumes. Mizmar is an African dance to the sound of drums. Horse races, exhibitions, and fairs of national crafts are also held. The festival is usually held in February-March. It attracts millions of visitors. However, it is almost impossible for foreigners to get on it.
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The festival is also held in Jeddah in the summer. You can see theatrical performances, various shows, enjoy poetry evenings and fireworks, and take part in sports competitions during it. The 30-day festival is supported by 10 major shopping centers in Jeddah.
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