MAKKAH: Fawanees, a family-friendly event in Makkah, began its fifth edition on Tuesday at the Exhibitions and Events Center, featuring entertainment activities and stalls for visitors in a traditional setup.
Organized by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the market offers traditional handmade products such jewelry and sweets.
Esam Al-Tareemi, assistant of the Makkah municipality mayor, said that the event meets the needs of residents of the city. He commended the efforts of the chamber in organizing the event.
Hisham bin Mohammed Kaaki, chairman of the board of directors of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that “the event is part of its responsibilities toward Makkah and its visitors.”
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● It provides a platform to support aspiring businessmen and women, empowering their work and contributing to their development.
● It also gives families space to spend time together and enjoy various cultural programs, sample local and international food for iftar and sahoor, play games and receive shopping discounts.
It provides a platform to support aspiring businessmen and women, empowering their work and contributing to their development. It also gives families space to spend time together and enjoy various cultural programs, sample local and international food for iftar and sahoor, play games and receive shopping discounts.
The event also features products from around the world as well, giving residents an opportunity to buy foreign goods such as perfumes.
Ashwaq, a visitor who tours Fawanees each year, said: “There are innovations every year and this is the best place for families in Ramadan.”
Along with indoor activities, children can also enjoy the outdoor area that houses a variety of bird species.
Special needs visitor Imad Al-Rafa’I said that the exhibition offers easy access to people with disabilities by providing special entrances, exits and travel paths inside.
The event also features a popular freestyle drawing area for artists.
