RIYADH: The Northern Borders Region has experienced exceptional weather for the launch of the Suhail Nights Festival, an event which represents the deep relationship between the local community and the Suhail star.
The star’s appearance has long been a part of the area’s heritage as it heralds the beginning of the autumn season, moderate weather, and the promise of rain, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The festival is a cultural and heritage event that goes beyond mere entertainment. It combines authenticity with modernity, documenting the long-standing relationship between generations and the customs of fathers and grandfathers who used the rising of Suhail as a guide in their daily lives.
The festival offers a diverse range of entertainment: sports programs, folklore shows, handicraft exhibitions, an open theater, a children’s theater, sports tournaments, international bazaars, restaurants, and various recreational games.
The event, which is organized by the Northern Borders Chamber in cooperation with several government and private entities, runs until Sept. 13.
Reflecting the growing cultural and tourism activity in the region, Suhail Nights is a seasonal event combining entertainment and knowledge. It deepens pride in national heritage.
