Tabuk, 9 Shawwal 1447 AH (28 March 2026)

The Cultural Café, a literary partner of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, has held a cultural event titled "I Burned My Eyelashes" in the Tabuk region, in cooperation with the Tabuk Region Municipality and to coincide with Earth Hour, in a cultural and environmental initiative that brought reading and community awareness together.

A Reading Experience by Candlelight

The event took place on the central district walkway, where attendees experienced reading by candlelight in a calm and distinctive atmosphere that combined contemplation with the literary text and evoked the simplicity of early reading moments away from artificial light.

The experience aimed to strengthen the relationship between reader and book in an inspiring setting that lets readers engage with literary texts in a quiet environment that encourages focus and reflection.

Cultural Attendance and Community Engagement

The event drew a number of the region's cultural and literary enthusiasts, who engaged with the idea as a distinctive experience that reshapes the relationship between reader and book and gives reading a deeper emotional dimension.

Participants expressed their appreciation for cultural initiatives that combine literary creativity with community messages, stressing the importance of innovative events that energize the region's cultural life.

Culture in the Service of Environmental Awareness

The event closed by stressing the importance of rationalizing energy consumption and protecting the environment, an awareness message in keeping with the goals of Earth Hour, which encourages communities around the world to switch off their lights for an hour in support of environmental causes.

The event carried the slogan "Bring your book, the candle is on us", a symbolic invitation combining the pleasure of reading with the spirit of community participation in supporting environmental initiatives.

Cultural Initiatives in Step with Global Occasions

The initiative is part of the efforts of the Literature Commission's literary partner to energize cultural life in the Tabuk region through creative events that mark global occasions and spread environmental and cultural awareness in the community.

These events also confirm the growing role of culture in supporting community and environmental causes by using literature and reading as an effective means of raising awareness across every segment of society.

At a Glance

  • Location: Tabuk, the central district walkway
  • Event: "I Burned My Eyelashes" (reading by candlelight)
  • Organizer: the Cultural Café, literary partner of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission
  • Partner: Tabuk Region Municipality
  • Occasion: Earth Hour
  • Goal: promoting reading, environmental awareness and energy conservation