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Jeddah, the second largest city of Saudi Arabia is situated in the eastern shore
of Red Sea. Jeddah is unique among the middle-east cities in many aspects. Alongside
the numerous historical buildings and ancient sites the city also emerged as the
commercial hub of Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is a city filled with fun and frolic. Fondly
called the Bride of the Red Sea, the city hosts a plethora of water-sports and
activities. The Jeddah Festivals and Events are obvious outcome of the fun-filled
and amiable nature of residents of the city. Jeddah Travel Guide serves all necessary
information on the festivals and events at Jeddah.
The Festivals and Events in Jeddah can be broadly categorized into three segments,
religious, cultural and social festivals. The public holidays and festivals
are generally determined by the dictum of Muslim religion. Among the religious
festivals, Eid Al-Fitr is generally regarded as the main holiday for Muslims
in Jeddah and is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadhan. The celebration
lasts for around a week. People gather in the Masjids and in the outdoor meeting
places. The festivity includes a lot of colors, new clothes, distribution of
sweets and greeting near and dear ones. Among the Jeddah Festivals and Events,
Eid Al-Adha is another religious public Holiday which commemorates the sacrifice
of Ismail or Isaac. During this period, people of Jeddah can inadvertently call
on each other. People embark on spontaneous religious dancing on the streets.
As Jeddah is the gateway to the holy sites of Mecca and Medina pilgrims from
all round the globe flock here during the holy occasion of Hajj.
The Jeddah Festivals and Events which fall into the cultural category, Al-Janadriyah
Festival is probably the largest one celebrated in the Arab region. Though this
festival does not actually take place in Jeddah, the traditional dance and songs
performed here carries the essence of the region. Al-Mizmar, the dance originated
in Jeddah is performed with drums and the traditional musical instrument Mizmar.
Among Festivals and Events at Jeddah, the most significant one is the summer
festival which is held in the months of June and July. This annual festival
actually turns into an extravagant. Loads of cultural and entertainment activities
are encouraged in the festivals. The activities range from camel race to musical
concerts, from excellent display of fireworks to grand sale in the numerous
shops and malls. People from all part of the world swarm to the city during
this time to experience this summer bonanza.
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