At a Glance

  • Location: Khobar – Khobar Housing Park
  • Date: 12 Shawwal 1446 AH / April 10, 2025

The “Passport to the World” event has launched in Khobar governorate amid a rich festive atmosphere running through next Saturday, with this edition celebrating Sudanese culture and offering visitors a unique journey into the depths of Sudanese heritage across four days of artistic, cultural and culinary programming that reflect the pulse and diversity of Sudanese society.

Held at Khobar Housing Park, the event features a lineup of musical performances by leading Sudanese artists who blend traditional rhythms with a modern touch, expressing the diverse spirit of Sudan between nostalgia and creativity.

The event also includes live heritage performances, including folk dances such as “Al-Kutambala” and “Al-Mardoum,” alongside a showcase of traditional Sudanese dress representing different regions of the country, highlighting local patterns and fabrics that tell the story of place and identity.

For lovers of cooking and unique flavors, the event offers a selection of famous Sudanese dishes such as gurasa, asida, kisra and fatta, alongside traditional drinks such as abre and taqliya, adding a social dimension that reflects the genuine generosity of Sudanese hospitality.

The event is part of the “Passport to the World” series of initiatives, which aims to build cultural bridges between communities and introduce visitors of different nationalities to the distinctive characteristics of various peoples through music, food, fashion and social customs.