📍 Rafha — Jumada I 5, 1447 AH (October 27, 2025)

The "Layali Suhail 2025" festival in Rafha governorate has drawn notable visitor turnout to its participating Arab bazaars, which added a diverse cultural flavor combining heritage, art and handicrafts, in an experience that reflects the spirit of cultural exchange between Arab peoples and highlights the authenticity of artistic heritage across the ages.

The festival's halls came alive with the participation of the Iraq Bazaar, the Egypt Bazaar and the Yemen Bazaar, which offered a rich array of heritage products and handicrafts ranging from traditional textiles and artistic antiques to Eastern perfumes, alongside artworks expressing the deep-rooted cultural identity of each country.

These participations drew wide visitor interest, with attendees engaging with the artistic and cultural atmosphere surrounding the bazaars, enjoying a unique shopping experience blending colors, music and traditional scents that express authentic Arab diversity.

The bazaars are part of the "Layali Suhail" festival, one of the leading tourism and cultural seasons in the Northern Borders region, which seeks to promote cultural and social activity and highlight shared Arab heritage, in addition to supporting economic and craft activities that help empower local and Arab entrepreneurs.

Festival organizers said the Arab participation helped strengthen the event's cultural and economic dimension, noting that the strong visitor turnout reflects the festival's success in achieving a balance between entertainment and culture, and making Rafha a magnet for domestic and regional tourism, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop the Kingdom's tourism and cultural sector.