Makkah – May 20, 2025, corresponding to 22 Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH — The "Nusk Hajj Gifts - Nahj" exhibition, organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce at its exhibition and conference center, concluded yesterday after a five-day run filled with strong engagement and public attendance, drawing more than 25,000 visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom, in a cultural and heritage experience highlighting the aesthetic values of the Hajj season and the diversity of authentic Saudi gifts.

More than 120 organizations took part in the exhibition, including pavilions representing government and private sector entities and charitable institutions, alongside broad participation from craftspeople and entrepreneurs specializing in gifts and handicrafts, which drew strong visitor interest in discovering their aesthetics and cultural significance.

The displays ranged across:

  • Ring-making and gemstone polishing
  • Wood carving and handmade crafts
  • Prayer beads, traditional attire and hand embroidery
  • Smart technologies for showcasing services and initiatives offered to pilgrims

The exhibition's organization is in harmony with the Ministry of Culture's designation of 2025 as the Year of Handicrafts, contributing to strengthening this vital heritage sector and highlighting its role in Saudi cultural and social life, and its sustained presence as a creative and economic source.

Organizers affirmed that the event aims to deepen the connection between handicrafts and the Hajj season, document their stories and historical extensions, and market them locally and internationally as a symbol of hospitality and appreciation, within a framework of supporting national products and empowering craftspeople.

The interactive corners and hands-on experiences gave visitors the opportunity to explore the crafts up close and engage directly with practitioners, in an atmosphere of learning and discovery that enriched the Hajj experience culturally, and reinforced the concept of gifts as a spiritual and heritage message conveying the values of hospitality and honor.