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RIYADH: Saudi authorities at the Halat Ammar border crossing, in the northwest of the Kingdom, continue to bid farewell to departing pilgrims.
Pilgrims expressed their gratitude to the Saudi government after being offered copies of the Qur’an, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Hajj 2024 ended on Tuesday and those pilgrims who visited Madinah before the annual pilgrimage have started to leave the Kingdom.
RIYADH: The Ugandan culture events under the Global Harmony initiative concluded on Wednesday at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones.
Organized by the ministry of media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, the two-day events attracted visitors of several nationalities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Attendees explored Ugandan culture and arts through musical performances, traditional shows, and entertainment programs featuring Ugandan artists and influencers.
Folk groups from various regions of Uganda performed traditional songs and chants, highlighting the country’s heritage.
Participating pavilions displayed traditional clothing, handicrafts, and local cuisine, reflecting Uganda’s cultural diversity, the SPA added.
Ugandan residents expressed pride in seeing their culture presented in Riyadh and introduced to the world, reinforcing the capital’s status as a growing global cultural hub.
They noted that the events offered an opportunity to promote their heritage and strengthen its presence among diverse communities.
This year’s Global Harmony initiative celebrated 14 world cultures, each representing a different community in the Kingdom. Following the Uganda culture events are Ethiopia (Dec. 11-13) and Sudan (Dec. 14–20).
