Hijrah Exhibition Concludes at Saudi National Museum

The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has wrapped up its groundbreaking exhibition, "Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet." SPA
The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has wrapped up its groundbreaking exhibition, "Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet." SPA
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Hijrah Exhibition Concludes at Saudi National Museum

The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has wrapped up its groundbreaking exhibition, "Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet." SPA
The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has wrapped up its groundbreaking exhibition, "Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet." SPA

The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has wrapped up its groundbreaking exhibition, "Hijrah: In the Footsteps of the Prophet," organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in collaboration with local and international cultural institutions.

The exhibition attracted a significant number of visitors, including ambassadors from various friendly nations in the Kingdom.

This mobile exhibition traveled to numerous locations during its six-month journey, spotlighting Prophet Mohammed's journey from Makkah to Madinah. Following its first stop in the Eastern Region by Ithra, the exhibition made its second stop at the Saudi National Museum.

Established in 2018, Ithra serves as a versatile cultural and creative hub, fostering self-discovery and encouraging innovation and creativity. It aims to bolster the Kingdom's knowledge economy.



Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa
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Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched an intangible cultural heritage documentation project in Al-Ahsa Governorate.

The project is one of several the ministry is working on to document and digitize the memory of Saudi culture and preserve the rich fabric of the Kingdom's cultural heritage.
According to SPA, the project includes conducting a comprehensive survey of Al-Ahsa's intangible cultural heritage elements, including knowledge and practices related to nature, oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship skills in cultural industries, and traditional arts.

These elements will be digitally documented to preserve the governorate's rich cultural heritage.
Through this project, the Ministry of Culture seeks to instill pride in the Kingdom's cultural identity and achieve the National Culture Strategy's objectives under the Saudi Vision 2030.