Saudi Arabia’s Ithra to Celebrate Eid with 25 Cultural Events

The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)
The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra to Celebrate Eid with 25 Cultural Events

The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)
The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages. (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran will host more than 25 events in celebration of Eid al-Fitr from March 31 to April 2, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

The festivities will feature cultural experiences, exhibitions, and interactive activities suitable for all ages.

Highlights include an exhibition showcasing eight artisans skilled in papermaking, calligraphy, and ornamentation alongside a collection of artworks and an evening of live music.

Ithra's Children's Museum will host engaging workshops that combine learning and entertainment, offering fun experiences for young visitors.



King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Publishes New Book on Saudi Coffee

The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA
The book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom. SPA

King Abdulaziz Public Library has published a new book, titled "Saudi Coffee" by Saeed Al-Wayel and Ahmed Al-Baqshi, as part of the library's academic publishing program.

Through eight chapters and vibrant color photos, the book explores Saudi coffee, covering its discovery, history, global journey, and cultivation in the Kingdom.

The book also delves into coffee's strong ties to Saudi culture as evidenced in ancient inscriptions, historical texts, trade routes, markets, and its associated tools and meanings.
The publication further investigates Saudi coffee's cultural aspects, such as its impact on urban planning, specifically its influence on house design and dedicated coffee rooms. It also covers preparation methods, its depiction in literature, and industry investments.