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5 Must-Visit Festivals in KSA

Blessed with a rich heritage spanning centuries, as well as with diverse cultures and traditions, it is not wonder that Saudi Arabia is today home to a myriad of tourist destinations, cultural events, and especially festivals. Festivals across the Kingdom can be a great venue for family fun, but also an opportunity to meet with the locals and learn about their past and present. Saudi Arabia is traditionally known for a handful of festivals during Muslim holidays such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha but, in fact, there are also several more non-religious festivals that take place throughout the year. So, let's have a look at five festivals that you should pencil into your calendar:

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Al-Ahsa Flower Festival

Flowers feature prominently in a lot of cultures in Saudi Arabia and are an iconic theme in some regions across the Kingdom, so there is no better way to celebrate them than with Al-Ahsa Flower Festival. Named after the Kingdom's Al-Ahsa oasis, the festival is held in Juatha, with over a hundred thousand visitors attending at a time. Sightseers are treated to over a million species of seasonal flowers, along with the opportunity to partake in several fun activities, pavilions, the Qatif Museum, local crafts, food, and more.

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