Riyadh Festivals & Events

Riyadh is a fascinating place by itself and it is further supplemented by the numerous events and festivals of the place. The Riyadh Festivals and Events are great crowd pullers and if you have selected Riyadh for touring during the holidays then you should not miss these special occasions as these would really add on to the enjoyment. So make it a point to enjoy the Festivals and Events of Riyadh.

The major Festivals and Events in Riyadh are-

Saudi Food 2007 (Nov 11 to Nov 15 '07)

The Saudi Food 2007 (Nov 11 to Nov 15 '07) is among the most popular amongst the Riyadh Festivals and Events and it is the longest established food exhibitions in Saudi Arabia. It is a bi annual event and it is a grand opening for the leading food production companies to exhibit their new products, technologies, and the equipment that they are using.

Annual King's Cup Camel Race

The Annual King's Cup Camel Race is held once every year and there are more than 2000 riders who participate in the Annual King's Cup Camel Race. The specialty of this race lies in the fact that most of the competitors in this race are young boys who have been trained in the art of camel riding since childhood.

Janadriyah Festival

This is a major cultural event amongst the Riyadh Festivals and Events. It is held annually and is the oldest and the most traditional of all the festivals. This is usually held from the 12th to the 26th of February. The Kingdom of Riyadh arranges for the extravaganza. This festival is considered to be the National Festival of Heritage and Culture in the al Janadriyah region of Riyadh.

Riyadh Festival for Shopping and Leisure

This is held every year in the month of July. One can shop all types of things right from garments, accessories, electronic goods, you just need to name it and you have it right here in Riyadh.

Eid-ul-Fitr

The Eid-ul-Fitr is the celebration that marks the coming of the new moon and it is an important one amongst the Festivals and Events at Riyadh. This comes at the end of the month of Ramadan and it heralds the auspicious arrival of this wonderful occasion.