The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced on Tuesday a series of events to mark Saudi Founding Day as part of the cultural program for the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale. Currently underway at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the biennale runs until May 25.
Scheduled for the weekend of February 21–22, the events will feature workshops, panel discussions, and artistic performances, bringing together experts and creatives from the Kingdom and beyond.
The program celebrates the richness of Islamic heritage while fostering learning, dialogue, and cultural exchange.
Highlights include ceramic mosaic workshops, an interactive exhibition on the making and preservation of the Kaaba's Kiswa, in collaboration with the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque; film screenings in partnership with the Red Sea International Film Festival; photography workshops exploring multiple exposure techniques; and an exhibition showcasing traditional Saudi cuisine.