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Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival Celebrates Saudi Heritage

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
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Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival Celebrates Saudi Heritage

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)
Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. (SPA)

Under the patronage of Governor of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz inaugurated

The third edition of Al Bisht Al-Hasawi Festival kicked off on Tuesday under the patronage of Governor of Eastern Region Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz.

The event was inaugurated by Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and organized by the Heritage Commission. It runs for 11 days at Ibrahim Palace in Al-Ahsa.

The deputy governor highlighted the festival’s role in preserving traditional crafts and supporting artisans as essential to Saudi cultural identity.

At the festival, he met with bisht merchants from various countries and toured workshops by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and the children's area, which teaches children about bisht craftsmanship.

Open daily, the festival offers cultural activities, including theatrical performances and interactive experiences about the bisht. Visitors can wear the bisht and learn about the etiquette of color selection.

This year's edition marks the first national celebration of the bisht following its inclusion by UNESCO in December 2025 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The festival supports the Heritage Commission's mission to protect cultural heritage and promote handicrafts, highlighting Al-Ahsa’s global significance.

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Makkah's Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 9th Century Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
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Makkah's Holy Quran Museum Showcases Rare 9th Century Manuscript

The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)
The Holy Quran Museum is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran estimated to date back to the 15th century. (SPA)

The Holy Quran Museum in Makkah's Hira Cultural District is showcasing a rare quarter of the Holy Quran, specifically part 25, estimated to date back to the 15th century, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday.

Written in the Levantine Naskh script, the manuscript is distinguished by its intricate decorations and exquisite gilding.

Preserved at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, the exhibition is part of a collaborative effort to highlight Quranic treasures and rare manuscripts.

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'A Night of a Lifetime' Exhibition Opens at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
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'A Night of a Lifetime' Exhibition Opens at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA
The exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony - SPA

"A Night of a Lifetime" opened at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) at JAX, inviting visitors to experience an imaginative exploration of marriage as a universal act of love and celebration. Running until April 18, the exhibition invites audiences to reimagine the ceremonial, emotional, and cultural dimensions of weddings through the lens of contemporary art.

Artists, cultural leaders, and visitors gathered at SAMoCA at JAX, a platform for contemporary art in the JAX District, to explore a thoughtful blend of tradition and modernity, SPA reported.

Curated by Philippe Castro and Alaa Tarabzouni, "A Night of a Lifetime" brings together more than 30 artists from Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world.

As SAMoCA’s first exhibition at JAX featuring a local co-curator, it underscores the institution as a growing platform that empowers local artists, enabling them to showcase their work in a major exhibition context within their own country, alongside globally recognized peers.

Acting CEO of the Museums Commission Ibrahim Alsanousi said: "We are thrilled to open ‘A Night of a Lifetime’ at SAMoCA at JAX, an exhibition that explores the universal experience of marriage through extraordinary works by local and international artists."

From the sparkle of gold and the rustle of embroidery to the resonance of traditional music and the stillness captured in posed photographs, the exhibition draws on the rich cultural language of Saudi and Arab weddings while engaging with global artistic perspectives on partnership and ceremony.

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WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide
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WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

WAMY Lauds Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Promote Arabic Language Worldwide

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) commended the Kingdom’s outstanding efforts in promoting and teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers worldwide, highlighting the success of the Arabic Language Month program recently launched by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language in Mexico.

WAMY’s representative in Latin America Ali Mohammed Abdouni described the Kingdom’s initiative as a “civilizational bridge.”

He noted that hosting the program in Mexico reflects Saudi Arabia’s vision of spreading the language to regions interested in Islamic and Arabic culture, SPA reported.

He emphasized that under the guidance of its leadership, the Kingdom remains a leading supporter of the Arabic language, extending its efforts to those eager to learn.