Makkah, 4 Ramadan 1447 AH (21 February 2026)

As part of the seasonal activity accompanying the Makkah Winter programs, and in the Ramadan atmosphere unique to Makkah in its spirituality and social character, the "Qanadeel" (Lanterns) festival arrives as a family entertainment event that energizes the nights of the holy month and strengthens community gathering in the Holy Capital.

The festival offers an open community experience for families and children through a package of varied entertainment activities, including children's games, interactive competitions and movement shows, along with service and retail stalls, in an atmosphere reflecting the harmony and togetherness that distinguish Ramadan nights.

Qanadeel runs through the evening and late into the night, in keeping with the Ramadan rhythm of life after iftar and the Taraweeh prayer, strengthening the presence of the night-time events that are one of the features of the Makkah Winter programs aimed at energizing social life and offering varied entertainment options for residents and visitors.

The festival extends the community initiatives under the Makkah Winter programs, which aim to improve quality of life and strengthen seasonal events, reflecting the city's vitality and affirming Makkah's standing as a destination pulsing with events across the year's seasons while preserving its spiritual and social character during the holy month.

The festival reflects part of the growing community activity in Makkah, cementing seasonal events as one of the drivers of quality of life and confirming the city's ability to combine its special spirituality with social vitality, in a scene reflecting the depth and uniqueness of the place during the holy month of Ramadan.

At a Glance

  • A family event under the Makkah Winter programs
  • Entertainment activities, competitions and movement shows
  • Varied service and retail stalls
  • Evening events running late into the night