The traditional village of Asfa in Bani Malek, located in the governorate of Maysan in Makkah, has been the center of attention for tourism activists, and is popular with nature and heritage enthusiasts.
The village is known for its architectural features, with stone structures built on giant white rocks and displaying a unique design.
Village buildings have beautiful timber facades that blend with the area’s natural surroundings.
Asfa was established more than 300 years at a time when villages began springing up along the Sarawat mountains.
Houses in the area have large living rooms. similar to a majlis, and other rooms designed for multiple purposes, with open spaces beyond for livestock and farming. Wooden carvings and cultural features reflect the original residents’ tastes and ideas.
Located in the south of Taif, Asfa is a favorite with photographers seeking to capture its historic buildings and architectural heritage.
The village is surrounded by valleys, mountains, farmland and trees, and has a flowing stream, as well as gardens of grapes, figs and almonds.
Asfa’s traditional houses, and its cultural and historical value, are central to efforts to preserve the village for future generations.
ThePlace: Asfa village in Makkah province
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ThePlace: Asfa village in Makkah province
- Asfa was established more than 300 years at a time when villages began springing up along the Sarawat mountains
Winners of 27th King Salman Award for Qur’an Memorization to be crowned this week
- The awards ceremony of the men’s event will take place on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, the day after the winners of the women’s event are honored
- Total prize pool for the competitions, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance between Feb. 13 and 17, is more than SR7m
RIYADH: The winners of the 27th annual King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an will be honored during special ceremonies this week.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar, the governor of Riyadh Region, will attend the culmination of the men’s event, held under the patronage of King Salman, on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The awards ceremony for the women’s event, held under the patronage of Princess Fahda Al-Hathleen, spouse of King Salman, will take place at the same venue on Thursday.
The total prize pool for the competitions, which were organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and took place between Feb. 13 and 17, is more than SR7 million ($1.87 million). Three winners will be crowned in each of the male and female categories.
Abdullatif Al-Alsheikh, the minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, who is also the general supervisor of local and international Qur’anic competitions in the Kingdom, said the contest has become one of the most notable competitions of its kind.
