The largest folk and cultural festival in Saudi Arabia, Janadriyah Festival is a two-week celebration generally organized in the month of February. Janadriyah is a small town located around 30 miles from Riyadh. Among the most liveliest non-religious cultural events in Saudi Arabia, Janadriyah offers thrilling horse and camel races among its top attractions. In addition, a few of Saudi Arabia’s most gifted poets recite their works while artisans from all around the nation sell and exhibit handmade goods.
Souq Okaz was one of the biggest pre-Islamic marketplaces. Merchants from the Middle Eastern region traveled to the market to conduct daily trade activities. The Saudi government organizes a yearly reconstruction of the souq at its original site in an effort to promote regional culture and history. The Souq Okaz Festival has made a name for itself as one of major events in Saudi Arabia. The souq offers a variety of Arabic cultural activities in addition to traditional arts and crafts booths. Twelve coveted prizes are up for grabs in various categories, including theater, poetry, and photography.
