Ithra Celebrates Eid Al-Adha with 31 Festivities
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is set to celebrate Eid Al-Adha through 31 events over three days, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Ithra will provide visitors of all ages with a vast array of entertaining and cultural activities such as music, storytelling, games and workshops.
Several activities will be in Arabic but are accessible to all people under the theme of 'Ribbons of Giving.' Ithra
Interestingly, the center will host a concert at Ithra Theater by Egyptian oud virtuoso Islam Al-Qasabgy, who is known for mixing classical Arabic music with modern styles.
Meanwhile, Ithra Cinema will display the Japanese manga character Chibi Maruko-chan and the Japanese animated fantasy movie 'Kiki's Delivery Service' with Arabic subtitles.
Moreover, visitors will have an unmissable opportunity to visit various stunning exhibitions at Ithra Museum, which focus on handicrafts and align with the 'Year of Handicrafts'. Ithra
Other festive offerings involve a 96 km trek along the historic Hajj trail that shares many stories about persistence and generosity across generations.
Visitors can also enjoy an interactive show titled 'A Melody from Every Land' which celebrates the cultural diversity of the Islamic world and reflects the different traditions of Eid Al-Adha.
Guests can enter Ithra from 4 to 11 p.m. during the Eid celebrations for free. Only certain events are ticketed.
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