DAMMAM: The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is hosting a series of diverse events through the “Ithra for Arabic Poetry” program, which will continue until March 21, 2022.
The program aims to celebrate and support Arabic content, including contemporary poetry. The center hopes to revive the oral tradition of poetry nights, introduce the origins of Arabic poetry to children and strengthen the link between poetry and other art forms, such as theater and music. The program seeks to achieve a paradigm shift in cultural thinking, keeping pace with sustainable, creative developments based on human values.
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Saudi Arabia's Ithra hosts poetry events to revive Arabic content
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Saudi Arabia's Ithra hosts poetry events to revive Arabic content
Madinah governor launches project highlighting Prophet’s Hijrah legacy
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan inaugurated the Ala Khutah (In His Footsteps) project, which allows visitors to trace the Hijrah (Prophet Muhammad’s migration) route within an organized framework.
The project highlights the historical significance of the event, promotes awareness of the Prophet’s biography, and supports sustainable cultural and economic development along the route, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Prince Salman emphasized that the project reflects the Kingdom’s leadership in serving the holy sites and enhancing the experience of visitors and pilgrims.
He noted that it integrates faith, knowledge, and development, showcasing Islam’s values of justice, mercy, tolerance, and coexistence, thereby reinforcing the Kingdom’s role as the heart of the Islamic world.
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority, said that the project’s first phase aims to welcome 1 million visitors, targeting 5 million by 2030, with potential expansion to 10 million.
The project aligns with Vision 2030, strengthening the care of historical sites and enriching visitors’ cultural and spiritual experiences in Madinah and beyond.
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