Hail, 4 Muharram 1447H, corresponding to 29 June 2025. The fourth edition of the "Bait Hail 2025" festival launched yesterday under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Hail Region, and under the supervision of his deputy, HRH Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, at Aja Park in Hail, running for 30 days packed with cultural and heritage activities.

This year's festival, held under the theme "The House Is Your House... Ya Ba'ad Hayyi," affirms deep local and national belonging and embodies the rich, authentic traditions of Hail's identity, coinciding with the designation of 2025 as the Year of Handicrafts in the Kingdom.

More Than 40 Heritage and Creative Activities

"Bait Hail" hosts more than 40 heritage activities and corners, featuring displays of traditional handicrafts including:

At a Glance

  • Palm-frond weaving, sadu weaving and handmade textiles
  • Traditional Najdi and Hail-style door-making
  • Resin art, handmade soap and crochet
  • Thamudic embroidery, leatherwork and palm-fiber crafts
  • A traditional urban-heritage corner and Hail's heritage incense burner

The festival also features an open-air stage with daily performances including samri, ardah (the traditional Saudi sword dance) and southern-region folk dance, reflecting the diversity of popular and cultural arts in the region.

Supporting Craftspeople and Preserving Heritage

The festival is a vital platform for supporting local craftspeople by dedicating areas for them to display their work directly to visitors, within a complete heritage-recreation environment that helps energize the tourism and cultural sector and empower creative industries, in full alignment with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of preserving heritage and strengthening national identity.

"Bait Hail" continues to cement its position as one of the region's most prominent cultural events, bringing together authenticity and creativity, and connecting the local community with visitors from across the Kingdom.