Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities

Boulevard City and Boulevard World in Riyadh will be open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 1 a.m., respectively, offering a delightful experience throughout the Eid period. (X/@BlvdWorldSA)
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Updated 03 April 2024
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Saudi Arabia gears up for Eid Al-Fitr festivities

  • Fireworks will light up the sky at 9 p.m. daily, beginning on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr
  • Eid Al-Fitr events will also include eight music concerts held in different cities

RIYADH: The General Entertainment Authority has issued Eid Al-Fitr events details, featuring a wide range of activities such as fireworks displays, music concerts, theatrical performances and more. The events are set to take place in various regions of the Kingdom.

Fireworks will light up the sky at 9 p.m. daily, beginning on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.

A series of theatrical performances featuring Arab actors will also be showcased.

On April 13, Jeddah will host the play “The Red Box” at the Batterjee Medical College Theater.

On April 14, the Mohammed Alali Theater in Riyadh will present the play “The Neighbor,” and the Alasala Colleges Theater in Dammam will host the play “Ors Aljen.”

The Eid Al-Fitr events will also include eight music concerts held in different cities.

Boulevard City and Boulevard World in Riyadh will be open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and 1 a.m., respectively, offering a delightful experience throughout the Eid period. The Via Riyadh area will be open to visitors from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The “Eid Destination” event will take place at Jeddah Promenade for 10 days, featuring distinctive folk shows, musical concerts, entertaining performances and interactive activities.

The GEA said this year’s theme is “Your Eid is Among Your Family and Loved Ones,” reflecting the authority’s efforts to foster communication and spread happiness among Saudi residents and visitors.

The theme is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and age groups, ensuring an inclusive Eid experience for everyone.

The events booklet is available for viewing and downloading through the following link: https://t.co/NjW38iuUYz.


Saudi Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent over contract violations

Updated 29 December 2025
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Saudi Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent over contract violations

  • Company failed to provide accommodation for a number of Umrah pilgrims, despite these services being documented in the contractual programs, ministry says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide accommodation services for pilgrims in line with approved contractual programs.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company’s failure constitutes a clear violation of regulations governing services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.

It noted that a number of pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without secured accommodation, despite these services being documented in the contractual programs.

This prompted immediate regulatory action against the company and its overseas agent under the established legal frameworks, the ministry said. 

Pilgrims circumambulate the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in this photo taken earlier this month. (SPA)

"The measures are intended to safeguard the rights of affected pilgrims, prevent a recurrence of such violations, and ensure the continued enhancement of service quality," it added.

Last June, the ministry suspended seven Umrah companies due to deficiencies in providing transport services to pilgrims.

In an earlier report quoting the Hajj Ministry and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, SPA said more than 1.7 million Muslims from all over the world arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah during Jumada Al Akhira alone.

Also referred to as Jumada Al Thani, Jumada Al Akhira is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar. For Hijri year 1447, this sixth month ended on December 20, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar.