Riyadh

Festivals and Annual Events

Janadriyah Festival is one of the major cultural festivals in Riyadh and is celebrated between the12th and 26th of February. This festival highlights Saudi Arabia’s cultural richness and showcases traditional art in the region. With a host of performances and cultural and entertainment activities, this festival is a prime attraction in Riyadh.

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Festivals and events in Riyadh

Showing 1–4 of 4 festivals

Plan around 4 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

Janadriyah Festival

Janadriyah Festival is one of the major cultural festivals in Riyadh and is celebrated between the12th and 26th of February.

Saudi National Day

Saudi National Day, one of the most important Public Holidays in Riyadh is celebrated on the 23 of September. It marks the unification of the country by King Abdul Azziz in 1932.

Eid-ul Fitr

Held between the 8th and the 17th October, Eid-ul Fitr comes after the long-drawn fasting of the Muslim holy month, Ramadan. (Dates vary according to the Lunar Calendar)

Eid-ul Adha

Eid-ul Adha, also called the Feast of the Sacrifice, is celebrated any time between the 15th and the 25th of December. (Dates vary according to the Lunar Calendar).