The Jeddah Food Festival taking place on Tahlia Street at the end of March brings together all gourmets. Many restaurants and cafes in the city center join the celebration. The event enjoys special popularity because of its warm family atmosphere. Here you can taste “tikka” (kebabs prepared in a special way), “masse” (mixed meats), “dajaj” (stewed chicken with tomato sauce), “fatush” (vegetable salad), “ful” (bean puree), "mahalabia" (pudding with pistachios), as well as the well-known oriental delicacies like Turkish Delight, sherbet, baklava, halva, sesame seed candy. And of course, try oriental-style coffee - isn’t it a dream of any coffee drinker?
Mawlid al-Nabi, the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, is really widely celebrated in Jeddah, especially since the city is pretty close to his birthplace, Mecca. At this time, the sages tell stories about the Prophet's trials, his life, while parades are held along the main streets of the city. People decorate mosques and their homes, and after processions, the action continues in the family circle - in general, it is a family holiday, at this time it is customary to pray for the health of all its members. Hijri New Year, or Muharram, serves as a kind of reminder of how Muhammad made a pilgrimage to Medina. It is customary to celebrate the holiday in the same manner, with the family, and wish others all the best.
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